Empires: The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization

March 12, 2026  |  Movies  ·  Documentaries  ·  History

It’s a solid documentary on ancient Greece. It describes the origins of a few modern things like the Olympics or marathon running, but the main focus is Athens and the conflict between the Persians and Greeks. Some early philosophers are also mentioned, so it’s a pretty comprehensive overview of the period (~5th century BC) and the region.