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Deconstructing History: The Acropolis
Deconstructing History: The Acropolis
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Built over 2500 years ago, the Parthenon remains one of the most visited archeological sites in the world.

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Rebuilding Acropolis
Rebuilding Acropolis
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Built as a temple for the Goddess Athena, the Parthenon is considered one of the greatest examples of Greek architecture still standing today.

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The Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian War
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Athens' military campaign against the Peloponnesian League that eventually ended the Greek Golden Age, as told by musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis.

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Greek Gods
Greek Gods
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Get a crash course on the heavenly residents of Mount Olympus.

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Deconstructing History: Spartans
Deconstructing History: Spartans
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Ten-thousand strong, the Spartan army was highly skilled and technologically advanced for its time.

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Spartans
Spartans
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They were fierce warriors who prized military strength, but they were also the world's first democracy.

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