Synopsis
Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing' - a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand in hand with political discord.
- Programme: Ancient Worlds
- Episode: 03: The Greek Thing
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2010
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