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.

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Created By	Steven L. Tuck
Status	Ended
Original Name	Cities of the Ancient World
First Air Date	August 29, 2014
Last Air Date	August 29, 2014
Seasons	1
Episodes	24
Episode Runtime	30min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	The Teaching Company
Networks	Wonderium The Great Courses

S01E24

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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