The Greeks

National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists, actors, athletes, scientists and artists to launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient Greeks' journey - not just to better understand their past, but to discover how their legacy illuminates our present, and will shape our future. The story of the Greeks is the story of us.

Documentary

The Greeks

Documentary

Created By: Chad Cohen
First Aired on: Jun 21, 2016
Popularity: 5.7384: 4 votes
Networks: (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

Aired 9 years ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1Cavemen to Kings45 min
Uncover the stunning origin story of the Greeks — from primordial hunter-gatherers struggling to survive on the rocky Greek mainland to savvy seafarers pioneering new trade networks across the Mediterranean Sea.
Episode 2The Good Strife45 min
In the wake of the Bronze Age collapse, Greek civilization entered a crippling dark age. But with centralized monarchies out of the way, a new type of society was given the chance to rise from the ashes — built not by kings from the top down, but by individuals from the bottom up.
Episode 3Chasing Greatness45 min
Democracy. Drama. Philosophy. Follow in the footsteps of the Greeks who fought against the odds to deliver the Golden Age — from their extraordinary defeat of the Persian Empire to their construction of the Parthenon. See how they let it all slip through their fingers.