The Greeks
They were an extraordinary people born of white rock and blue sea. They invented democracy, distilled logic and reason, wrote plays to plumb the deepest recesses of the soul and captured the perfection of the human form in athletics and art. Quite simply, the Greeks created our world.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
They were an extraordinary people born of white rock and blue sea. They invented democracy, distilled logic and reason, wrote plays to plumb the deepest recesses of the soul and captured the perfection of the human form in athletics and art. Quite simply, the Greeks created our world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Cavemen to Kings
Tue, Jun 21, 2016 54 mins
The Greek's first draft of Western civilization was founded in democracy and reason, and lay the groundwork for the revolution in human thought.
Episode 2
The Good Strife
Tue, Jun 28, 2016 54 mins
Explore history as the ancient Greeks emerge from the first dark ages.
Episode 3
Chasing Greatness
Tue, Jul 5, 2016 54 mins
The finale recalls what led to the Greek golden age, which gave rise to Western civilization, including the defeat of the Persian Empire and construction of the Parthenon.
