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Actor Liam Neeson hosts an exploration of the history of ancient Greek civilization as seen through the lives of its heroes, with reconstructions and re-creations of significant locations and events.

Presents a history of the ancient Greek civilization through its key battles and mythic deities, featuring reenactments, archival footage, and expert testimony.

A resource of internet sites to use with middle school students in Social Studies.

Fictional account of the life of the famous poet, businesswoman, educator, and rebel of ancient Greece.

A Greek actor (in the fourth century B.C.) who finds himself at the center of a political crisis in which Plato is also involved.

Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece.

Examines the life and times of Alexander the Great, describing his military triumphs, personal tragedies, good fortune, and eventual ruin.

Describes what life was like in Athens during the Golden Age of Greece between 525 and 322 B.C., discussing household activities, education, government, art, war, and other topics; and includes essays about religious beliefs and rituals, the Olympic games, heroic figures, and the fall of the city.

Traces the history of Greek civilization from the rise of the city-states to the flourishing of the classical Greek empire.

A study of Greece during the centuries which preceded the Hellenistic age. Describes Minoan Crete; the Mycenaean civilization; and the flowering in culture and political thought which began in the mid-eighth century B.C.; the growth of Athenian democracy; Hellenism; and the Persian Wars; and the end of the age in 323 B.C. with the death of Alexander. Makes liberal use of illustrations, photographs, and maps.