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Ancient Greece: Welcome to Ancient Greece (1:32)

Ancient Greece is considered by many to be the most prestigious and important community from the Ancient World.

Ancient Greece: The Collapse of Mycenae (1:04)

The collapse of Mycenae was an important historical benchmark.

Ancient Greece: Tonquest of Greece (1:45)

The Aztecs were one of the largest and most powerful pre-colonial civilizations in the Americas.

Ancient Greece: Video Quiz (2:10)

See how much you know about ancient Greece by taking this video quiz.

Ancient Greece: The Influence of Ancient Greece (1:32)

When Rome conquered Greece, Greek culture gradually spread throughout the world.

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What the Ancients Knew: Trireme Replica (2:32)

Watch how clues about the ancient Greek battleship, the Trireme, helped in reconstruction efforts of the ancient Geek navy. Learn more with the Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew," with host Jack Turner.

Discovering Ancient Greece: Part One (15:37)

Check out this video on ancient Greece.

Ancient Greece: Video Quiz (2:10)

See how much you know about ancient Greece by taking this video quiz.

Ancient Greece: The Influence of Ancient Greece (1:32)

When Rome conquered Greece, Greek culture gradually spread throughout the world.

Ancient Greece: Healing in Ancient Greece (1:48)

The Sanctuary of Asclepius offered medical treatments for healing.

Ancient Greece: The Theater in Ancient Greece (1:26)

Greek plays were held in theaters built as temples to the Greek god Dionysus.

Ancient Greece: The Olympic Games (1:27)

Today, the Olympics are held once every four years.

Ancient Greece: The Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia (2:26)

The Olympic Games were first held in Olympia in the Sanctuary of Zeus.

Ancient Greece: Religion in Ancient Greece (3:08)

Greek religion developed through folk tales and mythological stories.

Ancient Greece: The Land and City States (1:37)

Greek culture developed as independent city-states.