The Greeks: Crucible Of Civilization

At the dawn of western civilization, ancient Greeks built an empire that stretched across the Mediterranean from Asia to Spain. They laid the foundations for modern science, politics, and philosophy while producing some of the most spectacular art and architecture the world has ever seen. Actor Liam Neeson narrates this comprehensive overview of ancient Greece's history, shot on Super 16 film by cinematographer Lee Pullbrook to capture sharp image quality, with cutting-edge special effects for meticulous re-creations of key moments in this sweeping saga.