Casa Romana: The house in Kos that warded off evil

Before you even take a step inside the Casa Romana in Kos, a single word – carved into marble – awaits you. What made the owner of this house choose such an inscription? In this episode, we take you into the heart of the aristocratic quarter of Roman Kos, in the 2nd century AD, entering an impressive mansion with peristyles, courtyards with fountains, marblework, and mosaics. Today, the inscription at the entrance feels like a message. You are not simply stepping into an ancient house, but into a space built to protect, to impress and to endure. You’ll imagine the banquets and the people who once lived here – as well as the challenges this household faced. Because its story is not only one of luxury – but also one of resilience.This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage.