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  • Ikaria, Greece
  • September 27, 2021
  • 2 MIN 30 SEC

Why Greeks live longer

Nestled in the heart of the Aegean, the island of Ikaria used to be a secluded spot with a humble and unhurried way of life. Today, a third of the island’s population lives to be more than 90 years old. We venture to the local kafeneios, wild beaches and abundant allotments to meet the bronzed seniors.

  • Narrator Robert Bound

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