An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon.
Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over, and visited daily by hordes of bustling tourists. Tristan Hughes from The Ancients podcast guides Matt Lewis through the very long story of the Parthenon - from its origins in embezzlement, to its ruin in war, and the mysterious functions it served in between.
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Hosted by: Matt Lewis
Edited by: Alex Jones
Produced by: Joseph Knight, Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell
Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff
Production Coordinator: Beth Donaldson
Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett
Music:
Phoibe The Orphan by The Flight & Mike Georgiades
A Happy Family by The Flight & Mike Georgiades
The Cult Of Kosmos by The Flight & Mike Georgiades
Ariadnes' Fate by The Flight & Mike Georgiades
Korinth by The Flight & Mike Georgiades
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