Why were masks so important in ancient Greek theatre?

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Does anyone know whay the actors would wear masks in an ancient Greek theater?

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Goodnight from South Korea! ❤ this is now my go-to sleep bgm

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LOVE Eleanor of Aquitaine!  She's one or my favorite figures of history.

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Same! Wish I could meet her in real life.

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i went to Poiters a while ago and was thrilled to see her presence in that historic small city

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Honestly I like the fire place/space background no need for animations as most are using the soothing voice and amazing facts to fall asleep here in California thanks for all the content it’s amazing❤

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Interesting stories are easier to sleep to than boring ones because if it's too boring, my mind will wander. A good narrative (just not too intense) will hold my attention and focus my mind while relaxing me.

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I am gardening and enjoying learning about Eleanor of Aquitaine!

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It's nearly 6.30 am here in bright, sunny UK, and I'm still awake!

You couldn't have picked a more fascinating topic to start with! I actually bought three books about Eleanor just yesterday, she was an incredible woman!
And you go on to talk about another great love of mine, Paris! And yes, I do think that glass pyramid thingie in the middle of the Louvre is a monstrosity!  I also loved hearing about the Terracotta Army, something I've always wanted to know more about, so thank you! I've had to pause my reading at ancient Greece, for now as I really do need to get a couple of hours of sleep!  

And can I just say I love hearing the enthusiasm in your voice as you speak rather excitedly and fast and not conducive to putting me to sleep, I'm afraid!  

I do love hearing your history lessons and will continue to read them all!

Thank you for your brilliant content that popped up for me! I have chronic insomnia, BTW, and pay to listen to lots of sleep stories, but yours are absolutely fantastic! ✨️

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Super excited for what you're doing here! If I could suggest one thing - could you begin the name of the content with the topic instead of "The Boring History for Sleep"? On mobile format, all of the contents appear to have the same title.

Thanks for making these!!!

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Thank you a looot for your feedback

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Bedtime story time. I'm in Byron Bay, Australia's most Eastern town. Thank you. You are not boring. I'm glad I found you.

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It’s midnight here in Costa Rica. Hello from Central America friends. I’ve become an instant fan of medieval history ever since I came across this content. Keep it up

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Midnight on Vancouver Island, BC Canada. Learning has never been so dreamy.

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I love these so much and are really working getting me asleep. I’ll have to read again awake because they’re so interesting. Love all these strong women

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I love the one about sleep history that talked about first sleep and second sleep. Maybe I should not stress about sleeping eight hours straight. Helpful.

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Katharine Hepburn portrayed her in The Lion in Winter.

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i loved that film - turned me on to her - so well acted by Hepburn and O Toole
see it every time I can !

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Éléonore d’Aquitaine was my 22nd great grandmother. ❤️

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Your narration style is so engaging yet calming.

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It's late autumn in Sydney and rather lovely. I do love to listen as I settle down for sleep - I have always loved history and find your voice soothing, thank you so much.

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Suggestion - the history of all our different domesticated animals and pets.
This is now my favourite content

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Sure Pittsburgh 238 am have an important appointment tomorrow and staying at my mother in laws, and a mouse just ran across my chest. So I'm obviously doing so well in life right now. I deserve so much more than this, and I'm going to get it.

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Good night from the Florida Keys … thank you

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Goodnight from New York. Thanks for doing what you do. It's so good