"Hosted by History Channel personality Zay Harding, this series offers an interpretation of ancient societies that emphasizes their complex social and economic structures and cultural achievements rather than the more widely accepted militaristic interpretations that were advanced by the early archaeologists and anthropologists who viewed the ancient world through the lenses of the wars that their own societies were experiencing..... The two titles on ancient Greece trace the development of the city-states; the importance of Athens as the center of Greek culture; and the lasting legacy of Greek architecture, art, theater, literature, and science. The entire series has the same male narration, supplemented by comments and analysis from historians, anthropologists, and other experts.The visuals feature beautiful footage of the remaining sites from each culture and the artifacts that it left behind. Live-action footage is supplemented by maps, drawings, and illustrations. This series' emphasis on each society's development and achievements will help students gain a better understanding of the sophistication of these ancient cultures, making it a very good choice for middle- and high-school library collections."