The Greeks: Crucible Of Civilization Companion Video
Magnificent! Stupendous! Simply awe-inspiring! The empire built by the Greeks in the fourth and fifth centuries, B.C. is perhaps one of the most breathtaking ever built. Not just a work of art and genius, the empire laid the foundation for modern science, politics, warfare and philosophy. Come along and recount the rise and fall of the legacy of an empire that marked the dawning of the great Western civilization - the grandeur of the great philosophers, the magnificence of the architecture, the appeal of the great heroes. It's classical Greece like you've never seen! "Birth of Democracy" takes you to ancient Athens where Athenians struggle against tyrants ... "Golden Age" replays the heroic victory over the Persian empire and tells of the startling Greek transformation... and "Collapse of Confidence" reveals the downfall of a glorious empire through the eyes of Socrates.

PRICE: $29.98
LENGTH: 3 hours on 2 videos
ITEM CODE: A4092-WEBHV
Closed Captioned

PRICE: $25.00
LENGTH: Hardcover, 280 pages
ITEM CODE: B4092-WEBHV


CD Musical Soundtrack
The stunning musical soundtrack from the series, composed by Michael Gibbs and Simon Fisher-Turner, is also available.

PRICE: $17.99
LENGTH: 50 minutes
ITEM CODE: D4092-WEBHV


DVD-ROM
In addition to the PBS video of the series, 'The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization' will also be available later in the year as a groundbreaking DVD-ROM. The DVD-ROM will feature additional short films about Greek warfare, women, oracles and theatre; a director's commentary about the making of the series; and specially-designed interactive 3D models and information accessible from your home PC.

Enhanced TV
'The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization' narrated by Liam Neeson features several enhanced components designed to demonstrate PBS' new digital model, and ultimately maximize the viewing experience across a number of different media platforms.

The initial broadcast on February 9, 2000 will feature the following interactive enhancements: