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Living History: Experiencing Great Events of the Ancient and Medieval Worlds

Series: Great Courses
4.1
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Episodes
24
Rating
TVPG
Year
2015
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

Explore great moments of history through the eyes of everyday citizens. Living History spotlights 24 turning points where the tide of history changes irrevocably. Moving deeper into these momentous events, you step into the scene and hear the heartbeat of history by engaging with a variety of first-hand accounts and authentic primary and secondary sources to experience what it was like to live during these times.

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Episodes

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1. Ramesses II: Heartbeat of History

30m

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What do we mean by living history? Take an imaginative leap into the ancient world and discover the moment-by-moment heartbeat of history. Your first stop is the Battle of Kadesh, the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's all-but-disastrous campaign against the Hittites. See how the king spins a tactical retreat into a glorious victory.

2. Marathon: The Persians Have Landed!

30m

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Professor Garland takes you into the Battle of Marathon to show how the outnumbered Athenians scramble for help before heading to the coast for an impressive fight against the invading Persians. The Athenian debates, their surprise running charge into battle, and the strenuous marches come to life in visceral detail.

3. Oresteia: Judgment at the Dionysia

30m

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Take a break from battle and head to the Theater of Dionysis on a warm March day to view one of the most astounding theatrical performances in history. Not only is Aeschylus's Oresteia an innovative dramatic trilogy, the trial of Orestes is a deeply relevant consideration of Athenian democracy at a time of great unease.

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