How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator

‘This book is an essential read – it’s much more than a book about ancient Greece! It’s about civilisation, where we came from, and who we are. It’s so lightly and humorously written and yet packed with wisdom and learning. I can’t recommend it highly enough!’ Victoria Hislop, bestselling author of The Figurine, The Island and The Return

'A novel idea brilliantly executed. Though full to the brim with information, Theodore has written this in a way that feels accessible and very easy to follow. From now on, I’m only accepting my education via mysterious archaeologists in lifts' Lizzy Tiffin, author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece

‘Archaeostoryteller Theodore Papakostas, ably assisted by illustrator Thanos Tsitsis, both captures and captivates the imagination in this brilliantly conceived revisit of the old “what have the ancient Greeks done for us?” trope. The chronologically ordered text is regularly punctuated by amusing (FA)Q&A interludes – ludic as well as educative. Was there a dark side to the ancient Greeks’ achievements? Was there, Hades! Read, laugh out loud, learn – and be elevated’ Paul Cartledge, bestselling author of The Spartans: An Epic History and Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past

‘Theodore Papakostas uses social and traditional media to make history and archaeology irresistibly fascinating to all, even to those who were unbearably bored with the subjects at school’ Marie Claire Greece

‘Archaeologist Dr Theodore Papakostas "breaks the rules" and brings archaeology to the general public with humour and light heartedness’ HuffPost Greece

‘A wonderful narrator who loves history, has a deep knowledge of the subject and the great gift…of making [archaeology] accessible’ ImpactTalk