Recommended Mythology Movies: Greek and Roman

Title: Clash of the Titans
Description: The classic Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda re-told with an all-star cast. To win the right to marry his love (Andromeda) and fufill his destiny, Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa, and answering riddles. The result is a timeless adventure that's a treat for kids and adults.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: PG
Date: September 14, 2004
Run Time: 108 minutes
Price: $10.38 - Click to Order

Title: Alexander the Great - Myth and Reality
Description: Filmed over two years in Greece, Turkey, Syria, Egypt and Iran. This three hour documentary sheds light on the exciting life and achievements of Alexander The Great. Through ancient writings, world renowned historians and archaeologists present the story of one of the most famous figures of all time. Considered by many to be the most successful military commanders of the ancient world, Alexander The Great’s conquests over the Persian Empire began a new era of Greco-Macedonian rule over non-Greek lands.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: Not Rated
Date: June 28, 2005
Run Time: 240 minutes
Price: $31.49 - Click to Order

Title: Troy - Unearthing the Legend
Description: Troy: Unearthing the Legend is a hodgepodge of programs that relate, more or less, to the legendary city of Troy. The best of the bunch actually has little to do with the Trojan War: The Rise and Fall of the Spartans is a three-hour study of the history and character of Sparta, the Greek city-state with the famously rigorous approach to life and war. A gallery of historians do a lucid and engaging job of tracing the strengths and weaknesses of Sparta, with special attention to the Battle of Thermopylae.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: Not Rated
Date: May 25, 2004
Run Time: 319 minutes
Price: $26.96 - Click to Order

Title: The Spartans
Review: The ancient Spartans were perhaps the most intense people to ever walk the face of the earth! I thought I knew all about them - I was wrong. I barely knew half the story. This is a lengthy documentary: running over three hours. It's also surprisingly formatted in 16x9 widescreen, which was a joy. The picture is clean, bright, and mastered well. There's some re-enactments herein, a nice use of re-created "Spartan" music for the background score, and plenty and plenty of info, facts, trivia, ancient and modern quotations, and tidbits.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: Not Rated
Date: April 27, 2004
Run Time: 170 minutes
Price: $22.49 - Click to Order

Title: Ancient Monster Hunters
Review: The Greek myths are filled with magical tales of transformation, tragic episodes of human pettiness and jealousy, inspiring accounts of courage and valor, and legions of gods and heroes. But perhaps the most compelling stories are those of creatures like the one-eyed Cyclops and the ferocious half-lion, half-eagle known as the griffin. ANCIENT MONSTER HUNTERS follows a group of paleontologists as they explore newly-translated evidence and examine remains that just may have inspired tales of these legendary monsters.
Medium: DVD - Encoding Region 1
Rated: Not Rated
Date: August 17, 2004
Price: $24.95 - Click to Order