Alexandria: The Greatest City
Alexandria: The Greatest City
Bettany Hughes examines the history of the ancient city, which was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Until its decline in the fourth and fifth centuries AD, it became the centre of the world of art and culture and an example of advanced civilisation
Alexandria: The Greatest City airs on PBS America at 10:25 AM, Thursday 26 September. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Bettany Hughes
Presenter
Nick Gillam-Smith
Director
Bill Locke
Executive Producer