The life of ancient Greek sage, philosopher and prophet Epimenides of Crete straddles history and myth, but some of his works ...

Young men wore short tunics ... Suntans weren't cool in ancient Greece, so women put white lead on their face to make their skin pale. White lead is poisonous, so it did more harm than good.

Ancient Greek homes were built around a courtyard ... Over this, she wore a cloak draped from her shoulders, called a himation. Young men wore short tunics, while older men preferred long ones.