Presents the life and accomplishments of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, the student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, including his unparalleled influence on Western thought and education.
Presents what is known of the legendary, possibly apocryphal, ancient British ruler known as King Arthur, whose noble character and tragic life story have inspired one of the world's richest and most enduring literary traditions.
Presents the life of the famed ancient Roman general, politician, and emperor Julius Caesar, the most powerful man in the world in his day, who is still regarded as one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician who revolutionized the medical education and treatment and who is known as the Father of Modern Medicine.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Hammurabi, the ancient king who ruled Babylon (in what is now Iraq) more than 3,000 years ago, and who is still revered for producing the first uniform law code in history.
Presents the life of the ancient Egyptian queen known as Cleopatra, whose legendary beauty and famous love affairs have sometimes obscured the fact that she may have been Egypt's greatest pharaoh.
