The Western Tradition

Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.

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Documentary
Created By

Eugen Weber

First Aired on

Jan 01, 1989

1 seaons till Jan 01, 1989

Popularity: 7.7865
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(US)
Production

GBH (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Toward the Future

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 52 episodes

Season 1

Aired

52 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Dawn of History30 min

    The origins of the human race are traced from anthropoid ancestors to the agricultural revolution.

  • Episode 2The Ancient Egyptians30 min

    Egyptian irrigation created one of the first great civilizations.

  • Episode 3Mesopotamia30 min

    Settlements in the Fertile Crescent gave rise to the great river civilizations of the Middle East.

  • Episode 4From Bronze to Iron30 min

    Metals revolutionized tools, as well as societies, in the empires of Assyria, Persia, and Neo-Babylonia.

  • Episode 5The Rise of Greek Civilization30 min

    Democracy and philosophy arose from Greek cities at the edge of the civilized world.

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