Summary Classicist Dr Michael Scott explores the legacies of the ancient Greeks, what they have given us today, and asks why these legacies have lasted through time. Democracy, art, architecture, philosophy, science, sport, theatre - all can be traced back to ancient Greece. Travelling across the ancient Greek world, from Athens to Olympia, Macedon, Turkey and Sicily, Michael discovers why the ancient Greeks were so successful, why their culture and way of life spread across continents and through time and why they still have such a powerful hold over our imaginations today.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Michael Scott
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Jul 3, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC homepage for series
Language : English
Filming locations : Athens, Greece
Production companies : Tern TV
Summary Classicist Dr Michael Scott explores the legacies of the ancient Greeks, what they have given us today, and asks why these legacies have lasted through time. Democracy, art, architecture, philosophy, science, sport, theatre - all can be traced back to ancient Greece. Travelling across the ancient Greek world, from Athens to Olympia, Macedon, Turkey and Sicily, Michael discovers why the ancient Greeks were so successful, why their culture and way of life spread across continents and through time and why they still have such a powerful hold over our imaginations today.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Jul 3, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC homepage for series
Language : English
Filming locations : Athens, Greece
Production companies : Tern TV
