Let's discover the connection between lsd and the Eleusinian Mysteries: There was a road in ancient Athens that led to Eleusis, where the famous and sacred Eleusinian mysteries of the Greek world took place. So begins our journey to rediscover Ancient Greece through this first episode of the Ancient Greece Revisited series. For the centuries following their eventual end, the Mysteries of Eleusis managed to remain what they always were ... a mystery. Until, that is, a Swiss chemist experimenting with the medicinal properties of the "ergot" fungus, stumbled upon a compound destined to change the world ... LSD. After ingesting a minute quantity of his new substance by mistake, and experiencing its miraculous effects in the first recorded "trip", Albert Hofmann went on a quest to find his "child's" distant relatives, until, like the goddess Demetra who founded the Eleusinian mysteries ... he reached ... Eleusis. #lsd #ergot #eleusinianmysteries #ancientgreecerevisited #AGR #hofmann Writer and Presenter - Michalis Michailidis Director and Editor - Adam Petritsis Cinematographer - Morris Gormezano Original Music Score - Penny Biniari Sound Engineer - Lolek THANK YOU NOTES TAS Visuals https://www.ttaass.com/ Alexandros Kakavas Stock footage has been used from Storyblocks.com, MotionArray.com, Shutterstock.com, MotionPlaces.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knz4EO0Vw2g

Fragment of Tithonus myth from the episode "Immortal Old Age", Cicadas and Sound Engineering. #ancientgreecerevisited #agr #tithonus Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientgreecerevisited ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezhHSiLxoAw

Since Plato wrote the Republic, it has been a trope of the Left to portray the Greek philosopher as "proto-fascists," for teaching that an ideal state must always lie to its citizens so as to keep the existing order. But Canadian philosopher Michael Millerman begs to differ, and through this conversation, shows that Plato might have been Right all along. Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/on_tyranny You can find Michael's book at http://heideggerbook.com === Alternative Platoforms === Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0X7TALpjtVGIOhyLDjMM4f ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBokuP3oicA

Dive into the untold story of the Sacred Band of Thebes, an elite unit of 300 warriors bound by love and companionship. This episode of Ancient Greece Revisited shatters myths about Greek warriors, juxtaposing the Athenian perception of "philosophers and boy lovers" with the valor of the Theban army. Discover how this army of lovers defied the Spartan military might, redefining the art of war and the concept of freedom. Explore the origins of the Sacred Band, formed by Theban general Gorgidas, and their impact on Greek history. Witness the strategic brilliance of Pelopidas and Epaminondas, whose innovative tactics led to stunning victories against the Spartans, challenging centuries of military supremacy. Learn how their bond of 'φιλία' (philia) transcended mere friendship, embodying the deep connection between personal bonds and political liberty. Uncover the fall of Sparta and the rise of Thebes as a dominant power, promoting independence among Greek city-states. The episode culminates with the tragic fate of the Sacred Band at Chaeronea, where Philip II of Macedonia, a former student of Pelopidas, extinguished their legacy. Reflect on the profound influence of Theban philosophy on Philip and Alexander the Great, and the ironic twist of fate that led to the Band's demise. This story of courage, love, and freedom offers a fresh perspective on the interconnectedness of personal relationships and political power in ancient Greece. Join us on this historical journey, where love and war intertwine to shape the destiny of nations. #ancientgreecerevisited #agr #armyoflovers Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientgreecerevisited Writer and Presenter - Michalis Michailidis Director/Cinematographer/Editor - Adam Petritsis Music - Penny Biniari ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWoDE6w4dQ