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1) Helen of Troy: goddess, princess, whore

Author

Hughes, Bettany

Publisher

Knopf

Edition

First American edition.

Language

English

2) When the Moors ruled in Europe

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Acorn Media

Language

English

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A look at the rise and fall of Islamic culture in what is now Spain and Portugal, the ingenious mathematics behind Granada's Alhambra Palace, and a trace of El Cid's lineage to his Moorish roots through interviews with noted scholars.

3) Athens: the dawn of democracy

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Lion Television

Language

English

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Historian Bettany Hughes goes on search of the real truth about democratic Athens, 2500 years ago. It has been revered as the birthplace of philosophy, art, science and the greatest political idea of all time; democracy.

4) Helen of Troy

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PBS Home Video

Language

English

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Discusses the myths and truths associated with Helen of Troy.

5) The Spartans

Publisher

PBS Home Video

Edition

Widescreen version.

Language

English

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Chronicles the rise and fall of the civilization of ancient Sparta, considering socio-economic, political and military aspects and influence on later Western culture. Key battles (Thermopylae, Sphakteria, Syracuse) and individuals (Leonidas, Lysander, Lycurgus, Agesilaos) are examined. Includes location footage and battle re-enactments.

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Bettany Hughes

1) Helen of Troy: goddess, princess, whore

2) When the Moors ruled in Europe

3) Athens: the dawn of democracy

4) Helen of Troy

5) The Spartans