In the 5th century BC, democratic Athens became the wonder of the Western world thanks to the vision of one man, Pericles. An influential statesman, orator and naval commander with ruthless determination, he diverted funds from the Greek treasury to create a model city.

Pericles’ Athens boasted an advanced water system, a purpose-built urban centre incorporating shops, commercial and government buildings, and an architectural masterpiece, the Parthenon, which became the crowning glory of the Acropolis.

Take a step back in time to one of the turning points of Ancient Greek civilization – the transformation of the city of Athens into an architectural and cultural marvel.

This DVD is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 24-page hardcover book. Watch and discover the secrets of cultures that thrived for centuries and then disappeared, and at the same time read the captivating book packed with intriguing facts, illustrations, photography and more.

Produced by A&E Television for the History Channel.

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