Lost Worlds: Athens: Ancient Supercity
Subjects:
History, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: History
This History Classroom program explores how Pericles transformed Athens into a model city of temples, houses, market places, civic buildings, and a highly innovative sanitation system. The documentary includes re-creations and re-enactments that bring the ancient city to life and tours important sites with renowned archeologists and historians.
60-minute runtime; 2-year copyright clearance.
Jan 24 at 6:00am ET/PT
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