Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece

Learn about the basis of Western Civilization. The Ancient Greeks were centuries ahead of their time, we can see this in their logic, ideas, and of course art. This documentary truly shows the powerhouse that was Ancient Greece.

Travel to a land of ancient beauty and intellect, where science, art and inspiration of the gods combined to produce some of the great wonders of the world of architecture and design. From prehistoric palaces to bold symbols of victory, explore the seven ancient wonders that awaken the audience to date: the Theatre of Epidaurus, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, the Colossus of Rhodes the settlement of Santorini, the Palace of Knossos and surely the greatest masterpiece of all the Parthenon.

Learn how such impressive displays of engineering was achieved at a time when technology was still in its infancy. Engineers and architectural experts detail the unique structural aspects that make each monument to “wonder-ful,” while historians describe the powerful role of each question in the Greek life.

Explore the seven wonders of ancient Greece as the Theatre of Epidaurus, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, the Colossus of Rhodes, the settlement of Santorini, the Palace of Knossos, and certainly the masterpiece of them all, the Parthenon!

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