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Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization

Season 1 Episode 3: Empire of the Mind

A catastrophic war between Athens and Sparta marks the peak of Athens' power, as witnessed by the renowned philosopher Socrates, who records the city's devastating downfall.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Revolution

1. The Revolution

Aired: Feb 9, 2000

The next episode delves into the birth of the world's first democracy, tracin...

Episode 2 The Golden Age

2. The Golden Age

Aired: Feb 9, 2000

The legendary victory of the Greeks over the Persian Empire is reimagined thr...

Episode 3 Empire of the Mind

3. Empire of the Mind

Aired: Feb 9, 2000

A catastrophic war between Athens and Sparta marks the peak of Athens' power,...

Main Cast

Willy Bowman

Willy BowmanThemistocles

Vernon DobtcheffCleisthenes

Jeffery DenchPericles

Bill Reimbold

Bill ReimboldSocrates

Appearances

Creators

Cassian Harrison

Cassian HarrisonWriter

Info about Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History