The History of Ancient Greece, Episode 69, Slaves and Foreigners

In this episode, we discuss the various ways in which the ancient Greeks traveled, whether it was via land or sea; the physical layout of the port of Piraeus and the commercial activity that took place there; the mining district of Thorikos and how silver was mined for coinage and how coins were struck; farming techniques and how produce/goods were sold in the agora; the various types of manufacturing workshops at Athens and how they operated; and the disdain that the elites held for the merchant and manufacturing classes

Show Notes: http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/2018/01/068-travel-trade-and-work.html