In this episode, we take you to Thassos, Greece’s Emerald isle in the Aegean. Arriving by ferry from Kavala in northern Greece, we explore an island of unforgettable colours… forest greens, blue seas and golden beaches. Famous since ancient times for its pure white marble, it continues to dazzle today, from its picturesque coastal and mountain villages to its olive groves and beehives. We explore the port Limenas’ cultural sites and archaeological museum, and we spoil you with beaches that rival each other for beauty … one boasting not one but two stretches of sand and an ancient marble quarry to explore. The best swimming spot of the lot? Without doubt, Giola Lagoon... you'll understand why. And we take you to the village square of Kastri, where Mr Kostas awaits you with a glass of tsipouro – but not before you’ve solved his riddles.

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In this episode, we travel to the Asclepion of Kos, one of the original healing centres of the ancient world, and explore the extraordinary legacy of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. We take a tour of the archaeological site – imagining what it was like with altars, statues and running fountains, as well as doctors treating patients with mystical and herbal remedies. And we take a look at the life of Hippocrates and how he was responsible for introducing a scientific approach to medicine that changed the world.

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. We look at who he was and how he became famous throughout ancient Greece. The son of Apollo, he was born a mortal but was destined to acquire divine status and his gift of healing led to the creation of Asclepieia across the ancient Greek world. With stadiums and theatres, they were the original holistic healing centres, where treatment of the soul was a prerequisite for treatment of the body, and the mystical dimension was ever-present through the worship of Asclepius and other gods. Together, they laid the foundations on which Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, built. Got an itch to find out more? The doctor will see you now!|

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