The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

Season 1 Episode 3: The Empire of the Mind

Athens, at the height of her glory, engaged in a suicidal conflict with her greatest rival, Sparta. Through the eyes of Socrates, Athen’s first philosopher, we see the tragic descent of Athenian democracy into mob rule. As defeat piles on defeat, the Athenians, shattered and stripped of their Empire, take revenge on their most vocal critic and condemn Socrates to death before a people’s court.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

3

Cast:

Liam Neeson, Willy Bowman, Vernon Dobtcheff

Quality:

HD

Duration:

52 min

First Air:

2000

Rating:

7.4