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The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination - for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place

  • Written by Marie-Claire Beaulieu, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Tufts University
The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination - for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary placeIxia Beach, located on the northwestern coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, is a popular destination.Norbert Nagel via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Many of us are heading to the beach to bask in the sun and unwind as part of our summer vacations. Research has shown that spending time at the beach can provide immense relaxation for many people....

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