The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World

Palaces Past and Present

Educational Oct 12, 2018 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E1: Begin your tour of the ancient world by a look at our modern one as you explore the palaces of Saddam Hussein. Discover how he called upon the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians for inspiration and also how the architecture changed over time in response to threats from Iran and the United States.

Educational Oct 12, 2018 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2018
Run Time: 34 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.