'Papakostas himself is absorbed by these stories and he approaches every historical event enthusiastically' TLS
Innovative and engaging A charming guide to the ancient Greek world Argo
'Dr Theodore Papakostas is a professional archaeologist with a great knack of bringing the ancient world startlingly to life, with bubbling wit and flair and some great stories' Daily Mail
The author is erudite and well informed, capable of giving us a full-blown primer of the ancient world accompanied by an intelligent and lively account of the development and practice of archaeology' Country Life
'Theodore Papakostas has achieved the rare feat of making real archaeology fun. Perfect for both casual readers and history enthusiasts lounging on a Cycladic beach this summer' Monocle
'This book is an essential read its much more than a book about ancient Greece! Its about civilisation, where we came from, and who we are. Its so lightly and humorously written and yet packed with wisdom and learning. I cant recommend it highly enough! Victoria Hislop, bestselling author of The Figurine and The Return
'A novel idea brilliantly executed. Though full to the brim with information, Theodore has written this in a way that feels accessible and very easy to follow. From now on, Im only accepting my education via mysterious archaeologists in lifts' Lizzy Tiffin, author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece
Papakostas both captures and captivates the imagination in this brilliantly conceived revisit of the old what have the ancient Greeks done for us? trope Read, laugh out loud, learn and be elevated Paul Cartledge, bestselling author of The Spartans: An Epic History
Papakostas uses social and traditional media to make history and archaeology irresistibly fascinating to all, even to those who were unbearably bored with the subjects at school Marie Claire Greece
Papakostas "breaks the rules" and brings archaeology to the general public with humour and light heartedness HuffPost Greece
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