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The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization - The Golden Age

The second part recounts the Greeks' heroic victory against the mighty Persian empire in 490 B.C. Tiny Athens prepares to safeguard its growing economy and infant democracy against an invasion by Persian armies of Darius the Great.

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  • Originally Aired February 17, 2000
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Cassian Harrison Writer
Liam Neeson Guest Star
Lee Pulbrook Director