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Season 1
1x1 Luxury in Ancient Greece: Nothing in Excess? Episode overview
Air date
Jun 27, 2011
The series takes a look at how in ancient Greece, public opinions of luxury items varied hugely. Attitudes towards opulence though ends up proving problematic in Sparta though where efforts to deny luxuries played a big part in the city's downfall.
The series takes a look at how in ancient Greece, public opinions of luxury items varied hugely. Attitudes towards opulence though ends up proving problematic in Sparta though where efforts to deny luxuries played a big part in the city's downfall.
1x2Show finale Luxury in the Middle Ages: A Deadly Sin? Episode overview
Air date
Jul 04, 2011
Luxury isn't just a question of expensive and the beautiful objects for the rich and the powerful. It has always been much more - and much more important - than that, especially in the .. show full overview
Luxury isn't just a question of expensive and the beautiful objects for the rich and the powerful. It has always been much more - and much more important - than that, especially in the ancient and medieval worlds. This second episode follows the clash between luxury and Christianity which convulsed medieval Europe.
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