What the Greeks Did For Us

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture.

Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like pandemic, a Freudian state of mind like the Oedipus complex or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks' spell.

But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us?