The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World

Greek Palaces in Conquered Lands I (1x9)

Air date: Sep 12, 2018

While scholars debate the details, it's undeniable that Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire profoundly changed the world. View his astonishing palaces, boasting gymnasiums and enormous swimming pools and home to elite drinking parties. Examine the unmistakable Greek style blended with Persian and Assyrian influences characteristic of the period.