Modern Ideas of Ancient Greece

With the fall of Constantinople in 1453, learn how the Greeks fared under Ottoman rule. Then trace the processes through which Europe rediscovered classical antiquity. Grasp the philosophical spirit of the Renaissance, which brought a sudden interest in the ancient Greeks. Chart the huge influence of Greek mythology on Western art, and how Greek literature was widely disseminated in the West.

English
  • Originally Aired January 7, 2020
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 25, 2021 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified December 25, 2021 by
    RicaRaducanu