Ancient Mysteries
Season 4 Episode 6 - Mystical Monuments of Ancient Greece
The glorious temples of Athens's Acropolis bear silent witness to the high point of Ancient Greece's legendary civilization. Built during the reign of Pericles, the most powerful leader in Athenian history, majestic temples such as the Parthenon and the Erechtheum remain marvels of architectural brilliance to this day. Yet what was the purpose of these stunning structures at the heart of the finest city in the ancient world? Were they the centerpieces of a truly civilized society and the symbols of a new form of government known as democracy? Or were they representative of a brutal sect devoted to Athena, goddess of wisdom and war? In this fascinating program, Ancient Mysteries delves into the secret history of Greece's golden age with a behind-the-scenes look at the country's most famous monuments from the point of view of the archeologists dedicated to unearthing these treasures.
Episodes in Season 4
Ancient Altered States
45 min
Ancient Prophecy
45 min
Witches
45 min
Mystical Monuments of Ancient Greece
45 min
Tombs of the Gods: The Great Pyramids of Giza
45 min
The Curse of the Hope Diamond
45 min
Secrets of the Romanovs
45 min
Legends of the Arabian Nights
45 min
The Fate of the Neandertals
45 min
Human Sacrifice
45 min
The Lost City of Pirates
45 min
Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
45 min
Dragons
45 min
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
45 min
The Black Death
45 min
The Curse of the Borgias
45 min
