Alexandria: The Greatest City

Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
48 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
48 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 1, 2010
Season
2010
Average Score
77%
Mean Score
77%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Lion Television, History
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

Tags

alexander the great50%ancient history50%alexandria egypt50%

Description

Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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