CinemaOSSeries · 2000 · 1 Season

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

74%(6)IMDbDocumentary

In the fourth and fifth centuries, B.C., the Greeks built an empire that stretched across the Mediterranean from Asia to Spain. They laid the foundation of modern science, politics, warfare and philosophy, and produced some of the most breathtaking art and architecture the world has ever seen. It was perhaps the most spectacular flourishing of imagination and achievement in recorded history.

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
February 9, 2000
Last aired
February 9, 2000
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Network
PBS

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Self - Narrator

Willy Bowman

Themistocles

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

Cleisthenes

Jeffery Dench

Jeffery Dench

Pericles

Bill Reimbold

Socrates

Creative team
Written by
Cassian Harrison
Produced by
Anthony Geffen

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