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.