The Greeks

Uncover the origin story of Western civilization, as the early Greeks rise from nothing and change everything—laying the groundwork for a revolution in human thought.

The ancient Greeks emerge from the first dark ages to compose timeless epics, compete in the original Olympic Games, conjure theories of nature, and construct the world's first democracy.

Discover how the ancient Greeks reached the peak of civilization—revolutionizing art, architecture, drama, philosophy and government—and left a legacy that still points the way forward.