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Metropolis: The Splendor of Cities Throughout the Ages(2003–)

Name: Metropolis: The Splendor of Cities Throughout the Ages
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003-09-13
Rating: 3.3

September 13, 20031 Season · 4 Episodes

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Overview

The series Metropolis takes us to the very heart of urban life in antiquity and in the 15th century. It examines a crucial step in the history of civilization and culture: Mankind has advanced to a settled lifestyle, allowing him to organize large social alliances which extend far beyond family and clan. The consequences are critical changes in all facets of life.

Network ARTE, ARTE

Seasons

Season 1

4 Episodes

2003

E01

Athens - The Rule of the People

9/13/2003·52m

Athens gave the world its modern political system - the birth of "democracy" is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings. The city beneath the Acropolis becomes the very cradle of western culture.

E02

Alexandria - The Centre of Knowledge

1/10/2004·52m

Alexandria, a royal Greek city in the land of the Pharaohs. Along the sandy banks of the Nile delta on the African Mediterranean coast, the most powerful metropolis of its time rose from virtually nothing. The Hellenistic culture mingled with the legacy of the Pharaohs and bore the fruits of a glorious new heritage.

E03

Carthage - City of Seafarers

3/26/2005·52m

Carthage came into being as a Phoenician trading base, its strategically favourable location eventually allowing it to develop into a major centre of trade and seafaring. Carthage, Rome's fierce adversary, is the gateway to the treasures of Africa

E04

Rome - The Heart of the Empire

6/26/2005·52m

Rome would never have made it into the history books without the backing of its huge military apparatus. The life and the incredible luxury the ancient city of over a million inhabitants enjoyed was only made possible through the exploitation of its colonies, a course of action that never would have been possible without its troops.

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