Holidays help us rest and recover. But Greeks and Romans weren’t always convinced
Roman Samborskyi/ShutterstockThe Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion.
For example, there are times when we are working and times when we are on holidays. He said rest was important:
Rest gives relish to labour.
In ancient Greece and Rome, many people also...
