Take one comely lass with a British accent. Add ancient Greek history as the subject matter and you've got some must-see television. That's right, the camera's favorite classical historian (sorry VDH) was back last night with ATHENS: THE DAWN OF DEMOCRACY:
Against the glorious backdrop of ancient Greece, classical historian Bettany Hughes (THE SPARTANS, HELEN OF TROY) explores the truth about the "Golden Age" of ancient Athens. Far from an environment of peace and tranquility, democratic Athens was a bloody, tumultuous place of both brilliant ideas and a repressive regime with a darker side.
The last time I caught Bettany Hughes on TV, she was delving into the history of the Spartans and drawing rave reviews. Good to see her continue to expand the audience for classical history.
Still no update on the proposed VDH pin-up calendar. But when we spoke to him Saturday before his interview on the NARN, he was on his bike so the ladies will be happy to know that he's still working the legs.
Speaking of fantasies involving VDH, how about this as a dream vacation?
Professors Bruce Thornton and Tom Conner are distinguished students of Europe modern and ancient, and accomplished public lecturers and scholars. I have asked them both to help provide us with an intellectually stimulating tour of Western Europe, characterized by both onsite and evening lectures about the culture, literature, and military history of Europe-especially the great battles of the continent that have changed the course of Western Civilization.
Touring the battlefields of Western Europe with Hanson as your guide? It really doesn't get any better.
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