Videos

Athena: The Goddess Awakens. (1991. 50 min.)
Call no: NB163 .M5 A7 1991

Documentary chronicling young sculptor Alan LeQuire's monumental Athena, a recreation of Phidias' lost 5th century statue, for the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee.

Athens: Triumph and Tragedy. (1996. 50 min.)
Call no: DF287 .A2 A75 1997

Explores the ancient temples of Athens to try to discover the real purpose of these structures. Go behind the scenes with the people who are unearthing their mysteries and trace the story of how they were built and used.

The History of the Parthenon: Celebrating a Nashville Legacy. (1990. 23 min.)
Call no: N586 .H47 1990

Tells the story of how an exact replica of the Parthenon was constructed in Nashville, Tennessee. Includes interviews with authors and historians on the role of Athena in Greek mythology and the significance of the great temple built in her honor.

Mystery of the Parthenon (2001. 52 min.)
Call no: DF287.P3 M97 2001

Documentary about an amazing journey back to ancient Greece to examine its most astounding landmark, the Parthenon, from conception to completion. Also, learn how the structure was built and revisit the lives of the men who built it and those who destroyed it

Parthenon : Design and Architecture (2002. 52 min.)
Call no: NA281 .P374 2002

Discusses the building techniques of the ancient Greeks, from the quarrying of huge blocks of marble to the intricate carvings adorning the Parthenon.

Parthenon and the Acropolis of Athens. (1991. 22 min.)
Call no: NA281 .P35 pts. 1-2

Tells about the first snake-worshipping inhabitants of the acropolis, the devastation wrought by the Persians, etc., and focuses on the Parthenon as a lasting symbol of the Greek contribution to Western civilization. Contents: Pt. 1. The acropolis (12 min.) -- pt. 2. The parthenon (10 min.).