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- HISTORY Vault
- 1 Season, 9 Episodes
- February 21, 2005
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An examination of ancient Greek weapons of mass destruction, including a catapult that could launch a 25-pound missile over a quarter of a mile, deadly poisoned arrows, and Archimedes' infamous "burning mirror."
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In 327 B.C., Alexander the Great leads his armies into India against Greece, where he faces one of the most difficult tactical challenges any ground commander can confront.
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Aphrodisias, a magnificent city of marble forgotten until the mid-20th century, is one of the best-preserved sites in the Classical World. Watch as the city is recreated by a team of historical detectives.
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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.
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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?
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In 1991, vacationing German hikers stumbled onto one of the most remarkable finds in the history of archaeology: the perfectly preserved body of a 5,000-year old man. Discover the secrets revealed by the Iceman.