Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth
Classicist Dr Michael Scott journeys to Athens to explore how drama first began. He discovers that from the very start it was about more than just entertainment - it was a reaction to real events, it was a driving force in history and it was deeply connected to Athenian democracy. In fact, the story of theatre is the story of Athens.
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- Ep 1
1.Democrats
27-08-2013A look at how drama in Athens was deeply connected to Athenian democracy.
- Ep 2
2.Kings
03-09-2013Classicist Dr Michael Scott looks at the dramatic decline of Athens and the remarkable triumph and transformation of theatre. During the 4th century BC Athens would lose its Empire...
- Ep 3
3.Romans
10-09-2013Classicist Dr Michael Scott examines the vital role played by the Romans in the preservation of Greek drama and in the history of theatre. He explores how the Romans absorbed Greek...
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