Lost Civilizations: Greece
"A Moment of Excellence" - Journey Back to classical Greece....to the world's first democracy, led by the statesman Pericles into a golden age of art, philosophy and science. Learn how the mighty city-state became the ultimate expression of the Greek drive for perfection, with triumphs such as the Parthenon and the intellectual brilliance of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Discover the role of the gods in classical Greek society. See how their pursuit of intellectual superiority was matched by their admiration for physical grace and beauty, from the fine arts to the development of the Olympic games. And witness how, less than a century after Athens' dazzling ascent, Spartan armies, a deadly plague and a radical shift from open philosophical inquiry to conservative dogma cut short its brief but glorious "Moment of Excellence"
Year: 1995
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos
Country: USA
Director: Anon
Duration: 50 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7.8/10
Location in store: Documentary (Historical)
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