Chasing Greatness: Full Episode | The Greeks

PBS Learning Media
Contributed By
PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Greeks Greece ancient Greeks ancient Greece ancient cultures ancient civilizations ancient history Alexander the Great Socrates golden age democracy Athens Hellenistic Persia Pericles Parthenon Classical Period Greco-Persian Wars Sparta Spartathlon Marathon Peloponnesian war Hellenistic Age Hellenism Philip II Macedon invasions city states polis archaeology Rome empires Constantine society culture National Geographic Education
Subjects
Civic and Political Institutions History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Related Resources

Chasing Greatness: Full Episode | The Greeks

What are the lasting contributions of the ancient Greeks? Discover the Golden Age of Greek civilization, heralded by philosophy and democracy. As runners travel 150 miles between Sparta and Athens, learn about great city states rise and fall as they battle the Persian Empire, plagues, and eventually, themselves. Investigate the lasting impact Greece had on the world today.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

Unfortunately, we were unable to load the necessary assets to access this site.
Try reloading the page to verify your network is still working.

If the problem persists, please verify that https://cdn.caeducatorstogether.org/ is not blocked by your network firewall. You may need to reach out to your agency's Network/IT support staff to get access.

For any questions or further assistance please contact us at caetsupport@kern.org