Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

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

(Version anglaise seulement)

par Marie-Claire Beaulieu, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Tufts University

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. Staring at the ocean puts us in a mild meditative state, the smell of the breeze soothes us, the warmth of the sand envelops us, and above all, the continuous, regular sound of the waves allows us to fully relax.

But beach vacations only became popular in the 19th…

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