Extras

Comparing democracy in the U.S. today to its original version in Athens.
Original Democracy vs. Ours

In this iconic battle, a mere 10,000 Athenians withstand the invasion of Persian forces.
The Battle of Marathon

Episode 3 Preview | Chasing Greatness
See how the ancient Greeks reached the peak of civilization.
Episode 3 Preview | Chasing Greatness

In 507 BC, the people of Athens discovered their voice and democracy was born.
Revolution and Democracy

Revisit the sacred origins of ancient Greece’s famous athletic competitions: the Olympics.
The Original Olympics

The first use of Greek letters we have is not a decree or contract but an expression of lo
The Cup of Nestor

Episode 2 Preview | The Good Strife
Witness the Greeks’ emergence from the dark ages to construct the world’s first democracy.
Episode 2 Preview | The Good Strife

Greek performers and vivid animations tell the tale of a rebellious god named Prometheus.
The Story of Prometheus

The Oldest Piece of Greek Writing Ever Discovered
Archaeologists inspect an artifact that changes our understanding of how states formed.
The Oldest Piece of Greek Writing Ever Discovered

Mycenaean civilization succumbs to an epic collapse that brings the Bronze Age to a close.
Bronze Age Collapse

Archaeologists offer a glimpse at Greece at the time of the earliest human settlements.