In Search of History

Athens: Triumph and Tragedy (1998x22)

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Recognized as one of the oldest named cities in the world and the leading city of ancient Greece, the cultural achievements of Athens laid the foundation for Western civilization. This episode of In Search of History examines the remarkable monuments dedicated to the patron goddess, Athena. But was the real purpose of these ancient marbled treasures to house a new brand of politics called “democracy”, or to serve as a platform for a brutally intense cult of worship?