Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Ancient Greece

Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Ancient Greece


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Studio: Questar
Product Type: DVD

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Ancient Greece was a civilization like no other - and now you can see why. Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art come together to recreate the past. Tour the Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C. Stand before Delphi's Temple of Apollo where the oracle spoke. Gaze at the Statue of Athena and marvel at the Parthenon. Walk through the Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and Olympia - home of the Olympic games. Sail to the legendary and lost continent of Atlantis. Experience the daily lives and customs of Ancient Greeks in this unforgettable journey. Extra Feature: Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent - Since Plato first described Atlantis 2,500 years ago, more than 5,000 publications have been written about this mythical island kingdom located in the Atlantic. Once described as the Cradle of Civilization, the astounding accounts of Atlantis describe an advanced society that included electricity and airships. Follow host Richard Crenna as he takes you through this exceptional story of science, history, and mystery.
Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Ancient Greece
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A Pausanias view of ancient Greece
 Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Ancient Greece
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Manufacturer: Questar
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00005MKKF
Release Date: 2002-04-02

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Ancient Greece was a civilization like no other - and now you can see why. Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art come together to recreate the past. Tour the Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C. Stand before Delphi's Temple of Apollo where the oracle spoke. Gaze at the Statue of Athena and marvel at the Parthenon. Walk through the Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and Olympia - home of the Olympic games. Sail to the legendary and lost continent of Atlantis. Experience the daily lives and customs of Ancient Greeks in this unforgettable journey. Extra Feature: Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent - Since Plato first described Atlantis 2,500 years ago, more than 5,000 publications have been written about this mythical island kingdom located in the Atlantic. Once described as the Cradle of Civilization, the astounding accounts of Atlantis describe an advanced society that included electricity and airships. Follow host Richard Crenna as he takes you through this exceptional story of science, history, and mystery.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Pausanias view of ancient Greece.......2002-09-05

This is a very enjoyable DVD which is both travelogue and history. It covers not only Athens, but Delphi, Corinth, Olympia, Sparta, Mycenae and other cities of ancient Greece. The viewer is taken to the modern locations of these ancient places and provided with a wealth of information. The real plus for this video however, is the use of graphical reconstructions for each location or monument mentioned -- and the reconstruction is superimposed on its modern ruin. This is a marvelous way to get a sense of the glory of Greek architecture and a sense of place, especially when only a few ruins remain. You won't get a detailed history of ancient Hellas and some of the pronunciations used are eccentric (e.g., the narrator pronounces Zeus as "zay oos"), but it's worth adding to your collection.

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