History Classics: Ancient Greece - Gods And Battles [DVD]

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Immerse yourself in the exciting and dangerous world of the ancient Greeks and their gods with this invaluable collection of documentaries from HISTORY. A comprehensive selection of programs offers viewers a detailed look at ancient Greece through its most pivotal figures and conflicts, from the human frailties of its gods and goddesses to archeological evidence supporting their mythology, from the legendary city of Delphi and its world-famous oracle to the brutal standoff at the “Gates of Fire,” where 300 Spartans held off the Persian army. Filled with stunning reenactments, archival footage, and expert testimony, ANCIENT GREECE: GODS AND BATTLES pulls together some of the most intriguing aspects of this epic civilization, including the mythic and monumental Greek deities and the artwork they inspired, the legendary story of “the face that launched a thousand ships”– Helen of Troy — and the bloody 10-year siege that followed her alleged kidnapping, and the strategic brilliance of Alexander the Great’s final campaign. ANCIENT GREECE: GODS AND BATTLES includes 6 documentaries on 5 DVDs: DISC 1: Gods and Goddesses DISC 2: In Search of History: The Greek Gods / Oracle at Delphi DISC 3: Last Stand of the 300 DISC 4: Decisive Battles: Marathon / Decisive Battles: Thermopylae / Troy: The Passion of Helen DISC 5: Battles BC: Judgment Day at Marathon / Battles BC: Alexander: Lord of War