How To Party Like An Ancient Greek With Historian Michael Scott

'How To Party Like An Ancient Greek With Ancient Historian Michael Scott'

Ever wondered what a Greek Symposium would have looked like? Ancient historian Michael Scott speaks to History Hit's Tristan Hughes about Ancient Greek social rituals and habits.

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[MrRight]

Can't wait to watch more programs by Michael 👍

[nikhtose]

Fascinating and engaging conversation, evoking the "symposium" in intriguing ways. Michael hasn't lost his touch. Good to see him.

[eternyti]

Keep bringing this man back, he's very entertaining and I can never get enough of Greco-Roman culture knowledge!!

[rickynieves]

I was never so interested in hearing about pottery as I was watching this. Excellent 🎉

[lukemalvey]

Thank you Michael for sharing your vast and intimate knowledge of symposiums with us! Prost!

[siggyvdz]

I watch greek documentaries for years now, and i never learn so much things in one video. That was so refreshing and stimulating, thank you a lot !

[MsSteelphoenix]

Fascinating conversation about the performativity and planned nature of the symposium and the power of the symposiarch within the space.

[lilystonerful]

This was amazing!! Thank you to Tristan and Michael Scott.

[ricardobardales]

Michael is a truly knowable professor about ancient Greece culture and this topic he put across each detail about the "symposium" which is a compelling topic.

[lindsaydrewe]

He has a very clear and amusing style of lecturing or discussing a subject. Always interesting, nice to see him

[amb]

After telling us how much one would be judged by whether they could drink from those wine glasses without spilling on themselves, it would have been great to have a demonstration!

[sabineduret]

Fantastic! I love Dr Michael, he brings the stories to life with such enthusiasm 👏👏 fascinating 😊

[xuxa]

Muchas gracias por compartir este tremendo tema. Dr. Michael, tremendo pedagogo de la historia.

[murkyseb]

That was awesome I love learning about Ancient Greece, if I could travel in time that’s the first place I’d go

[gumbycat]

Amazingly fluid discussion - hard to believe there is scarcely any editing. I was left wondering about the vessels Michael chooses when he hosts symposia. A bit like seeing the menus on the Titanic - could we have a few themed parties please.
My favourite of these vessels is a rather salacious affair found in the display at the Petit Palais, and I was delighted beyond belief when visiting Syracuse to find its equivalent except with a female where a male is depicted in Paris. Much to talk about!

[archimago]

Amazing video!! These symposiums actually look like a lot of fun, I’d love to see Mr Scott try to drink from these vases

[laurenragle]

This is a really thought-provoking conversation, especially as I am a scientist who goes to modern day symposia frequently. Every once in a while, though, there is an open bar. Perhaps as a throwback to ancient symposia?

[_ata_]

I don't think they covered this but i was asking myself that besides socializing if they celebrated particular occasions on symposiums and found that: "They were held on the occasion of family celebrations, city celebrations, sports victories, poetry competitions, and the arrival or departure of a friend."

[mjinba]

Can't get away from etiquette and social hierarchy, no matter where or when!

[ellisonms]

You mentioned that there was a game to try to throw the "dregs of the wine" into a container. The engineer in me (BSME US Naval Academy) says that the shape of the wine vessels was key. If the wine was constantly being mixed with water before being served, I suspect that there was sediment in the original wine flask and the mixing with water stirred up the sediment. Using a wide mouthed, shallow wine cup would allow the sediment filled wine to settle while it was being consumed. The sediments would begin to fall to the bottom of the drinking vessel as soon as the wine was poured. The large area of the top of the drinking vessel would assist in the drinker getting the most sediment free wine with every sip. And the sediment laden wine was used for the game.