The ancient Greek vases provide information about everyday life, religion, mythology, theater, generally for the time. The ancient Greek vases were made on the wheel, followed by the union of the individual parts, the drying, the decoration and the baking. This process for the ancient Greek vases, describes a series of tables found near Corinth, […]
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Margarites is a traditional ceramics village in Crete Greece, where a few dozen potters carry on the centuries old tradition of pottery. Here, George at Karemion demonstrates how to make a honey pot, made with clay from the local landscape. Margarites is located in the hills just outside Rethymno, Crete, and makes for a great
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Roman Historian Dr Gwynaeth McIntyre shares some of the Greek myths and heroes found on an Ancient Greek amphora, along with what the amphora might have been used for. Presenter: Dr Gwynaeth McIntyre, University of Otago Department of Classics Host: Dougal Stevenson Originally aired on Dunedin TV, 5 February 2016
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Introduction to Ancient Greece. Part.2 of 3 of 'Community Curriculum' videos produced in partnership with the Great North Museum and Newcastle University. Primary School Resources Link:
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Ancient Greek pottery was for practical use, so once physical shapes of different types of pottery had been perfected for a particular purpose, the shape was maintained and copied. Greek pottery was crafted in a bunch of different shapes and sizes, and all had specific functions and were used in specific circumstances from the symposium,
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