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In the first of this film series, Dr. Michael Scott travels across Greece, exploring the lives of the people who gave us democracy, architecture, philosophy, language, literature, and sport. He visits ancient cities, battlefields, great ruins, and the wild countryside in his search to uncover how the ancient Greeks lived. Democracy, physical fitness, worship, citizenship, pederastic relationships, infanticide, and art create a paradoxical portrait of Ancient Greece

In India, religious observances weave countless golden threads into the homespun fabric of daily life. This program provides an overview of four of India's prominent religions: Jainism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Stunning footage from all around the subcontinent displays these jewels of India's religious heritage-along with their monuments, shrines, temples, festivals, and sacred rituals-against the backdrop of the nation's intricate history, diverse geography, and rich variety of cultures and languages.

Core beliefs of Judaism center on the belief in one God, (monotheism), a God who has expectations of His people about their behavior and how Jews can spiritually enrich their communities. A Rabbi explains different Jewish traditions.

Christianity dates back 2,000 years to the life of Jesus Christ, a Jewish preacher who was executed as a criminal. The religion grew as his followers traveled and spread his teachings following his death.