Ancient Greece (3-Disc Box Set) DVD

HerculesBorn in a primitive age, the legend of Hercules has spanned more than 3000 years. He was the Superman of the ancient world and his strength of character and many vices were as vast as his physical prowess. His celebrated twelve labours would take him to the ends of the earth and beyond – battling injustice, slaying fearsome creatures, committing murders and even defying the gods themselves. This is the story of his life and legend.Mystical Monuments of Ancient GreeceThe Parthenon, the Acropolis and the Agora. Pericles, the king of Athens at the height of its... power in the Golden Age of Western Civilisation, commissioned these tremendous monuments and had them dedicated to the Goddess Athena. Temples of such strength and beauty, they still entice and amaze modern day visitors. Yet what was the real purpose for constructing these magnificent, ancient marbled treasures?Gods & GoddessesThe world of Greek gods and goddesses is not merely a collection of colourful stories, but a window into an ancientcivilisation, its thoughts and values, with its tales offering explanations for an often difficult and random world. But are the stories based on fact or fiction? Recently uncovered archaeological findings shed light on the truth and origins of ancient Greek mythology in this intriguing documentary that leads viewers to startling answers. [show more]

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