Historical Journeys

In these historical journeys, we explore civilizations and people whose ideas, institutions, and cultural achievements shaped the world we live in today.

Civilizations That Shaped The World

The First Democracy: How Athens Changed History

Watch the Video: How did democracy begin in Athens? In Ancient Greece, citizens reshaped power itself, creating the first known democracy and changing history forever.

Knossos, Crete: Myth & Europe's First Civilization

Watch the Video: Step inside the ancient Palace of Knossos, the heart of the Minoan civilization. We explore how the legend of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur led an archaeologist to uncover a massive palace and reveal the traces of a civilization more advanced, artistic, and interconnected than imagined.