Ancient Invisible CitiesSeason 1, Episode 2 - Athens

Dr Michael Scott uses the latest 3D scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of ancient Athens. He tells the story of how it created the world’s first democracy. He begins his journey on the Acropolis where in the late 6th century BC, the people of Athens overthrew a tyrant and set up the world’s first democracy. There, he investigates a mysterious, asymmetrical temple called the Erechtheion that sits in the shadow of the world famous Parthenon, and reveals it to be one of the most important buildings of Ancient Athens.

Ancient Invisible Cities was broadcast on SBS ONE at Tuesday 18 March 2025, 18:00.