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The Life of Loi — Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods

Released · 2022

Later Reception & Cultural Continuity

Chef Maria Loi explores food in Athens and Piraeus through a contemporary invitation to eat like the ancient Greek gods.

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The production story

Chef Maria Loi explores food in Athens and Piraeus through a contemporary invitation to eat like the ancient Greek gods. The programme features sardines, cheese pies and shared dining. These are presented as modern cooking and hospitality, not authenticated reconstructions of a single ancient banquet. PBS dates this episode to 31 December 2022.

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Known filming locations

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Developments

31 December 2022
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