The Western Tradition — Season 1, Episode 5: The Rise of Greek Civilization
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 52 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Democracy and philosophy arose from Greek cities at the edge of the civilized world.
About The Western Tradition
Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.