Traces the course of ancient Greek history from the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations of the Bronze Age through the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.
Presents plays, poems, artwork, political and historical documents, and medical and scientific writings of ancient Greece, each preceded by an introduction identifying the author and providing information about the text for modern readers.
Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece.
An illustrated guide to the cultural and political heritage of ancient Greece that profiles a wide range of topics, including the sculptures of the Parthenon, the sea voyages of Odysseus and Jason, the ideals of the Olympics, and the rule of law in a functioning democracy.
Examines the daily life, people, and culture of Greece, and describes the ancient city of Delphi and the god Apollo, the fishing industry, and other interesting facts about the country.
Focuses on the statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Colossus of Rhodes as symbols of man as master of his fate during a time of unprecedented growth in the Golden Age of Greece.
