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During this period, five different regions of the world had civilizations that advanced the frontiers of knowledge, government and the arts.  Most of them developed independently of each other, because there was very little communication across long distances in the ancient world.  No telephones or the internet existed yet!  To pass a message from Asia to Europe required a dangerous trip of many months by a messenger.

During this period, five different regions of the world had civilizations that advanced the frontiers of knowledge, government and the arts.  Most of them developed independently of each other, because there was very little communication across long distances in the ancient world.  No telephones or the internet existed yet!  To pass a message from Asia to Europe required a dangerous trip of many months by a messenger.

The five "classical" civilizations were India, China, Greece, Rome and, to a lesser extent, the Americas (in what is now Mexico and South America).  We devote this week to what many consider the greatest civilization ever: classical Greece.  It was the birthplace of democracy, along with many other insights and advances.  Let's begin.

The five "classical" civilizations were India, China, Greece, Rome and, to a lesser extent, the Americas (in what is now Mexico and South America).  We devote this week to what many consider the greatest civilization ever: classical Greece.  It was the birthplace of democracy, along with many other insights and advances, including the development of the language that served as the foundation for Christianity.  Let's begin.

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