A Closer Look: Episode 40 - Children, Wine And Ancient Greece
You probably know that Dionysos was an ancient Greek god associated with wine. In this episode of A Closer Look, archaeologist Dr Kristen Mann joins Dr Nick Gordon, to talk about a painted vessel from the fifth-century BCE. Now in the National Archaeological Museum, it is decorated with imagery that takes us into the world of Athens, the feast of Dionysos and the new season’s wine – and a celebration of community that involves an intriguing coming-of-age ritual for young children.
You can view a high resolution image of the painted vessel here.
Dr Kristen Mann
Dr Kristen Mann is an expert Aegean archaeologist with 17 years of excavation experience in Greece, Cyprus, Jordan and Australia, and a decade of experience teaching at the University of Sydney.
DR Nick Gordon
Nick is a historian of Italy and of Western Europe in the Middle Ages and Early Modern period. He has led tours to Italy, France, Germany, Scandinavia, East Asia and Australasia for more than fifteen years. Nick is a director of Limelight Arts Travel.