Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth — Season 1, Episode 1: Democrats
Documentary • 59 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
A look at how drama in Athens was deeply connected to Athenian democracy.
About Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth
Classicist Dr Michael Scott journeys to Athens to explore how drama first began. He discovers that from the very start it was about more than just entertainment - it was a reaction to real events, it was a driving force in history and it was deeply connected to Athenian democracy. In fact, the story of theatre is the story of Athens.