The Western Tradition (1989)
Documentary
Creator: Eugen Weber
Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
The Dawn of History
Episode 2
The Ancient Egyptians
Episode 3
Mesopotamia
Episode 4
From Bronze to Iron
Episode 5
The Rise of Greek Civilization
Episode 6
Greek Thought
Episode 7
Alexander the Great
Episode 8
The Hellenistic Age
Episode 9
The Rise of Rome
Episode 10
The Roman Empire
Episode 11
Early Christianity
Episode 12
The Rise of the Church
