Plato's "Republic," the Greek philosopher's dialogue on government, equality and education. Included: dramatizations of Athenian society and re-creations of scenes from the book.

A look at "The Scarlet Letter," Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of scandal, morality and hypocrisy in Puritan New England. Included: re-creations of the novel; the author's views on life and relationships; and comments from historians.

Take a look at the Greek myths and The Odyssey's lessons of morality. Scholars and critics discuss the impact of The Odyssey on Western literature, as well as the now-familiar heroic traits first seen in Homer's characters.