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Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

2013 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Democrats

A look at how drama in Athens was deeply connected to Athenian democracy.

EP 2

Kings

Classicist Dr Michael Scott looks at the dramatic decline of Athens and the remarkable triumph and transformation of the

EP 3

Romans

Classicist Dr Michael Scott examines the vital role played by the Romans in the preservation of Greek drama and in the h

Popular Cast

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Self - Presenter