40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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Greek Women Were Quite Fashion Forward

Greek ladies were actually extremely fashion-savvy, it turns out. Now, more information. Although statement brows and unibrows are currently popular (thanks to Cara Delevingne), Greek ladies were the pioneers of this now-dominant fashion.

Greek Women Were Quite Fashion Forward

Greek Women Were Quite Fashion Forward

Ancient Greek culture regarded the unibrow as a symbol of intelligence and a standard of beauty. Women without unibrows used to mimic them with makeup. To create the appearance of a single brow, they frequently employed soot, black powder, or goat hair.

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They Believed in Taking Siestas

The ancient Greeks were also leisurely people who thought a nap in the afternoon was restorative. Ancient Greeks were known for their afternoon naps, which were especially popular in the summer.

They Believed In Taking Siestas

They Believed In Taking Siestas

The Greeks thought a mid-afternoon snooze may keep the body from drying up. The Greeks used to wake up from their naps, eat something, and continue working until nightfall. The afternoon naps, in our opinion, need to be made required by legislation.

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