Ancient Worlds

The Greek Thing

Documentary Nov 24, 2010 43 min BBC Select

Available on Prime Video, BBC Select

S1 E3: Greece is known as the cradle of Western civilization, pioneering many of the democratic political systems we still employ today. But, as archaeologist Richard Miles explores in this compelling history documentary for BBC Select, it was a paradoxical world of political discord, social injustice and endless war. Why did so much art, philosophy and science blossom in this febrile atmosphere?

Documentary Nov 24, 2010 43 min BBC Select

14+

Information

Released: 2010
Run Time: 43 min
Rated: 14+
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.