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Luxury in Ancient Greece: Nothing in Excess?

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.

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  • Originally Aired June 27, 2011
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created July 19, 2011 by
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Name Type Role
David Wilson Director