Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth
(2013)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 1
Romans
Episode 3 - 9-10-2013
59m
Classicist 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 theatre and adapted it to their own, very Roman, ends and looks at how this famous empire provides one of the crucial connections between our modern drama and the great plays of the ancient Greeks.
8.6/10
Haven't Seen
Kings
Episode 2 - 9-03-2013
59m
Classicist 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, its influence and even its democracy. But theatre, that most Athenian of inventions, would thrive, spreading throughout the Greek world and beyond and giving rise to a new kind of comedy, one so popular and prevalent that it is still at the heart of our comedy today.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Democrats
Episode 1 - 8-27-2013
59m
A look at how drama in Athens was deeply connected to Athenian democracy.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.8/10 8.6/10 8.1/10
Kings
Episode 2 - 9-03-2013
59m
Classicist 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, its influence and even its democracy. But theatre, that most Athenian of inventions, would thrive, spreading throughout the Greek world and beyond and giving rise to a new kind of comedy, one so popular and prevalent that it is still at the heart of our comedy today.
8.8/10Haven't Seen
Romans
Episode 3 - 9-10-2013
59m
Classicist 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 theatre and adapted it to their own, very Roman, ends and looks at how this famous empire provides one of the crucial connections between our modern drama and the great plays of the ancient Greeks.
8.6/10Haven't Seen
Democrats
Episode 1 - 8-27-2013
59m
A look at how drama in Athens was deeply connected to Athenian democracy.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
