Summary: Why do the ancient Greeks occupy such a prominent place in conceptions of Western culture and identity? The Greeks are a source of much that we esteem: democracy, philosophy, tragedy, epic and lyric poetry, history-writing, ideals of athletic competition, aesthetic sensibilities, and more. Spanning roughly 1,000 years, the lectures cover the Late Bronze Age (1500 B.C.E.) to the time of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 1998
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 938 MCICall number: DVD 938 MIC
Fry, Stephen
Summary: "A retelling of the Greek myth of the Trojan war"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRYSmith-Llera, Danielle
Summary: "From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them"--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, A Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 SMISummary: Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2005
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV INSFiennes, Peter
Summary: It's now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what's the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what's to be seen now at the places where heroes fought and gods once quarrelled? Peter Fiennes travels to the sites of some of the most famous Greek myths, on the trail of hope, beauty and a new...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oneworld Publications 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Beaton, Roderick
Summary: A sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today More than two thousand years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the arts, politics, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise and fall of this classical civilization. As historian Roderick Beaton illustrates, over three millennia Greek...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The story of ancient Greece's Golden Age is told through the lives of its prominent figures, including Cleisthenes, Themistocles, Pericles, and Socrates. Topics covered include the building of the Acropolis, the Battle of Marathon, and the philosophers of the Academy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS 2000
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Place a hold to request this item.Everitt, Anthony
Summary: "What can we learn from the stunning rise and mysterious death of the ancient world's greatest conqueror? An acclaimed biographer reconstructs the life of Alexander the Great in this magisterial portrait. More than two millennia have passed, but Alexander the Great is still a household name. His life was an adventure story and took him to every corner of the ancient world. His memory and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ALEXANDER THE GREAT EVEMcDougall, Christopher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Books on Tape 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 796 MCDGoldsworthy, Adrian Keith
Summary: "Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, from northern Greece to modern Pakistan, overthrowing the greatest empires of his time and building a new one in their place. He led from the front and was often wounded. He claimed to be the son of a god, but he was actually the son of Philip II. In Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GOLMcDougall, Christopher
Summary: "While researching Born to Run, Chris McDougall encountered the story of Pheidippides, the legendary ancient Greek 'all-day runner.' Later, when McDougall met a dedicated amateur historian, he saw a connection to one of the most fascinating mysteries of World War II: how did a small band of Resistance fighters surrounded by German troops kidnap a top German general? What he discovered is that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796 MCDCopies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Sport Adv McDougallSummary: This series covers history from 3500 B.C. to the 1780's. This course analyzes civilizations by looking at their geographic and political environments, their technologies, economies, social institutions, and cultural achievements. Students will look at history from new perspectives, come to understand the connections between human beings despite time and distance, and appreciate the lasting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 1995
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4 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 909 WORCall number: DVD 909 WOR PART 1
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Markham, Lauren
Summary: "A provocative, virtuosic inquiry that reveals how the valorization of times and migrations past are intimately linked to our exclusion and demonization of migrants in the present. When and how did migration become a crime? Why did "Greek ideals" become foundational to the West's idea of itself? How have our personal migration myths -and our nostalgia for a lost world of clear borders and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 325.21 MARSummary: "Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of legendary figures at the Minoan palace, swim in the turquoise waters of idyllic Zakynthos bay, or watch the sun set over Corfu from Kaiser's throne, this travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Greek Islands have to offer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This two-DVD set includes the 12 newest shows from Season 10 of public television's "Rick Steves' Europe" series, with a bonus extra. Join Rick as he experiences the local culture, cuisine and fun in some of Europe's most interesting places: Sicily, England, Scotland, Portugal, and Greece -- plus multi-country shows covering Europe's most exciting festivals and the skills of smart cruising....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Back Door Productions 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 RICMcInerney, Jeremy
Summary: Twenty-four lectures delivered by Professor Jeremy McInerney, University of Pennsylvania explores the life, times and impact on the ancient world of Alexander the Great. Also discussed are the culture and civilization of the Hellenistic Age.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2000
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 938 PART 2Faust, Daniel R.
Summary: From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, "western civilization" owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civilization? How did geography influence the politics of the Greek city-states? What's the difference between an agora and an acropolis? This book takes readers several thousand years into the past,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 938 FAUPearson, Anne
Summary: "Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports festival in honor of the god Zeus became the modern Olympic Games!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 938 PEAAverbuck, Alexis
Summary: Lonely Planet's Greece is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the elegant Acropolis, climb to the magnificent Meteora, and experience the vibrant culture of Athens; all with your trusted travel companion. Covers Athens, Peloponnese, Central Greece, Northern Greece, Saronic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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Summary: "A bilingual edition of the work of the Greek poet Sappho, in a new translation by Anne Carson. Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos from about 630 B.C. She was a musical genius who devoted her life to composing and performing songs. Of the nine books of lyrics Sappho is said to have composed, none of the music is extant and only one poem has survived complete. All the rest are fragments. In If...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2002
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Summary: Describes the land, history, and civilization of ancient Greece.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 938 PEAHale, John R.
Summary: Classical archaeology, the excavation and analysis of ancient Greek and Roman sites, has been one of the leading branches of archaeology, pioneering its basic methods and major innovations. In these 36 half-hour lectures, Dr. John R. Hale of the University of Louisville guides the listener through 18th-century excavations at Herculaneum and Pompeii, tours many important archaeological sites or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2006
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 930.1 CLACall number: DVD 930.1 CLA
Spanier, Kristine
Summary: In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Greece. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All GreSachs, Dana
Summary: "In 2015, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants, most of them fleeing war-torn homelands, arrived by boat on the shores of Greece, setting off the greatest human displacement since WWII. As journalists reported horrific mass drownings, an ill-prepared and seemingly indifferent world looked on. Those who reached Europe needed food, clothing, medicine, and shelter, but the international aid...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellevue Literary Press 2023