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| Explore the history of the Aeneid, the Roman counterpart of the Odyssey, and visit Troy, Delos, Scylla, Drepanum, Carthage, Lavinium, and Rome. |
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| This program presents the myth surrounding the birth of Apollo and Artemis on Delos, the floating island. Some of the latest findings and evaluations about Pythia, the priests at Delphi, and the... |
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| This program dramatizes Athena's victory in the conflict between the gods during which Theseus, the king of Athens, overcame his enemies and also helps viewers gain a better understanding of Athenian... |
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| This program traces Daedalus' plan and escape from the prison of Athens, as well as his victory over one of his enemies. |
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| This program focuses on the Battle of the Giants and explores why the snake became a symbol for doctors; the history of Pergamon, known as the holy place of Troy; and Asclepius, the first hospital in... |
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| This program explains the myths about the creation of Earth from Chaos, the fight between Cronus and his father Uranus, and the birth of Zeus. |
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| This program examines the myths surrounding the seduction of Alcmene by Zeus and the birth and life of Hercules and also provides a documentary look at Olympia, the origins of the Olympic Games, and... |
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| This program looks at Odysseus' adventures and the difficulty of identifying his wanderings today and then describes the possible relationship between the Ithaca of Odysseus' time and the Ithaca of... |
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| This program relates the story of Phaethon and the origin of Rhodes. Students will also learn about the island where the cult of the sun is practiced to this day and the search for the original... |
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| This program provides an entertaining look at the story of the she-wolf and the saving of the twin babies and includes a documentary description of the origins behind the myth of the she-wolf and the... |
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| This program explores the myth behind Ixion's curse, Tantalus' tragedy, and Sisyphus' rock. The important role of Corinth is also described. |
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| This program examines myths about life in Sparta. A documentary description of Thermopylae, Lycurgas, the Battle of Salamis, and the remains of glorious Sparta follows. |
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| This program presents myths surrounding Helen's abduction and the origins of the war. Highlights include the battles, heroes, and myths of the Trojan War and its implications today. |
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