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Ancient Greece: Corinth

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Corinth was one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. It was, and remains, the center point of trade and commerce between Northern and Southern Greece.

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Ancient Greece: Mycenae (2:55)

Mycenae was once, long ago, a thriving city-state. Ruins from the site date back to the second millennium, BCE.

Ancient Greece: Corinth (3:42)

Corinth was one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. It was, and remains, the center point of trade and commerce between Northern and Southern Greece.

Ancient Greece: Delphi (6:24)

The Oracle of Delphi was widely regarded as one of the most important and accurate Oracles in the ancient world.

Ancient Greece: Olympia (5:34)

Olympia, Greece was the site of the first Olympic games. The games are named after the city, and the site of the first Olympics can still be seen today.

Ancient Greece: Epidauros (3:17)

The theater at Epidaurus is one of the best preserved stadiums from the ancient world. It was built towards the end of the 4th century BCE, and holds up to 12,000 spectators..

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Discover surprising methods used by ancient priests of Delphi to predict the future. Learn more with host Jack Turner in this clip from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre Design (0:53)

Discover how the Ancient Greeks achieved surround sound in their theater design with host Jack Turner. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

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Visit Priene with host Jack Turner to discover Ionian use of geometry to build an ancient city in the hills. Learn more about this feat of engineering on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

The Ancient World: Spartan Warriors (5:31)

With a legendary army of ferocious warriors, the city of Sparta didn't need walls for protection. The city became dominant in Greece. However, centuries of warfare weakened Sparta, and it was eventually conquered by Philip II of Macedon.

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Learn about the building techniques of the ancient Greeks -- from the quarrying of huge blocks of marble in the mountains surrounding Athens to the intricate carvings of magnificent sculptures -- in this video.

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Athens--known as the birthplace of democracy--was a large and famous Greek city-state.

Ancient Greece: Athens (5:49)

Athens could easily be considered the most influential city in the Ancient World.

Ancient Greece: Epidauros (3:17)

The theater at Epidaurus is one of the best preserved stadiums from the ancient world. It was built towards the end of the 4th century BCE, and holds up to 12,000 spectators..

Ancient Greece: Olympia (5:34)

Olympia, Greece was the site of the first Olympic games. The games are named after the city, and the site of the first Olympics can still be seen today.

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The Oracle of Delphi was widely regarded as one of the most important and accurate Oracles in the ancient world.