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Cities of the Ancient World

Cities of the Ancient World

People live in a world of cities; reflecting on ancient models of the city as a human phenomenon offers important lessons about today's culture; an opportunity to survey the breadth of the ancient world through the context of its urban development.

Created BySteven L. Tuck
StatusEnded
Original NameCities of the Ancient World
First Air DateAugust 29, 2014
Last Air DateAugust 29, 2014
Seasons1
Episodes24
Episode Runtime 30min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesThe Teaching Company
NetworksWonderiumThe Great Courses
Lessons and Legacies of Ancient Urban Life
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Lessons and Legacies of Ancient Urban Life

What does this survey of ancient cities add up to? What lessons can we draw from antiquity? Conclude the course with a look at Venice and London to see what elements of ancient cities have endured in modern architecture and urban design. Then reflect on the future of the city.

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