Ancient Greece

The Ancient Greeks laid a foundation that has supported nearly 3000 years of European history, including philosophers, Olympian gods, the beginnings of democracy, and great conquering armies.

Josh Bernstein travels to a city in northern Turkey that might prove The Iliad -- an epic tale of gods, soldiers, and a decade-long fight over the most beautiful woman in the world -- was more than a work of fiction.

The Greek gods acted like a dysfunctional feuding family, often displaying near-human frailties. Visit magnificent monuments and temples to see how the gods' changing faces reflected the advancement of the Greeks.

The Ancient Greeks laid a foundation that has supported nearly 3000 years of European history, from philosophers and Olympian gods to great conquering armies and the beginnings of democracy.

A clay tablet baked by apocalyptic fires; stone fortresses built miles above sea level; hieroglyphs that tell of a terrifying invasion. Can these clues explain the greatest cataclysm of the ancient world?