About the Tour
๐ด How old is playing at see-saw, or hide-and-seek?
๐ด Did children play ball at the time of Socrates?
๐ด What did the girlsโ dolls look like back then?
๐ด How different were the games and toys for boys and girls?
๐ด Did boys and girls ever play together?
Playing little archaeologists for a while, letโs search and dig up games and toys of children, like, say, ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฆ (boy) and ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐จ๐ง(girl), many, many years ago!
Let's recreate them in our imagination through the description of ancient writers and unfold them before our eyes with the help of technology. Finally let's compare how games were represented in paintings of the time and toys looked like in finds that real archaeologists have found in excavations!
Letโs learn about childrenโs play in ancient Greece playfully and in the endโฆsurprise!
Activities
Educational activities, such as games, quizzes, role-playing, and mini contests among student groups or classes, with little surprise prizes from us, will give children the opportunity for active participation and creative reflection on what they have seen and heard, completing this colorful, both literally and figuratively, experience!
How it Works
This tour is designed for a virtual presentation, hosting a group of up to 60 participants at a time. Once you book for this experience, we will send you a confirmation email with an exclusive link to join the tour. You can access the tour only through the link we provide.
Your Instructor
Dr. Anthi Dipla
Classical archaeologist/art historian who has graduated from Oxford University (MA, PhD). She has participated in excavations, scientific projects and conferences in Greece, Cyprus and abroad. Her research has been focused on Greek vase painting, iconography, and mythology, with further interests in women studies, social history, ancient Greek theatre, and cultural exchange in the ancient Mediterranean world.