How We Know About The Greeks

Plot

The "How we Know About" series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on the archaeological record. In "The Greeks," each double-page spread looks at an important part of the ancient Greek way of life and shows some key evidence – artifacts, architecture, arts and written sources – that enables us to reconstruct and understand their buildings, technology, clothes, jewelry and everyday life: •Watch a performance at a magnificent theatre.•See slaves mining silver as their master watches over them.•witness brave Greek soldiers defeating fierce Persian invaders.•Visit the awesome statue of Zeus at Olympia.