Ancient Metropolis: Why Athens' Historical Significance Remained Unmatched - Metropolis

This Odyssey documentary explores why ancient Athens holds such an unmatched place in history. It traces the long, turbulent birth of democracy beneath the Acropolis, and the ideas, art and politics that made the city the cradle of Western civilisation. Through its monuments and its people, it shows how Athens shaped the world we still live in. For lovers of ancient history, it is an illuminating portrait of an extraordinary city. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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