Experience the riveting stories of two pillars of Western civilization in these enthralling courses taught by expert classical historians.

Taught by award-winning Professor Jeremy McInerney, Ancient Greek Civilization spans the late Bronze Age in 1500 B.C. to the time of Alexander the Great in the late 4th century B.C. In this 24-lecture course, you explore ancient Greece in the light shed by the latest and best research on its history, politics, religion, art, entertainment, and more. You also trace the complex web of links between our contemporary world and its Mediterranean origins. As you will quickly realize, the story of ancient Greece is riveting, and its influence on the world is immeasurable.

Next, turn to another of history's greatest civilizations in The History of Ancient Rome. Award-winning Professor Garrett G. Fagan gives you a richly detailed look inside both the broad scope and the intimate details of ancient Roman history. In these 48 lectures, you meet the events and personalities that defined the Roman Empire, explore everyday Roman life—including fabled customs such as gladiatorial combat and chariot racing—and gain a superior understanding of the story of one of history's greatest civilizations.