The Seven Sages are the focal point for this rambling retrospective of Greece in the 6th century BC. The narrative weaves together Greek history, mythology and the biographies of the sages.
The wisdom of the Seven Sages is presented through their maxims which range from practical to vague, obvious to insightful. So their public works as rulers, judges. lawmakers, military leaders and mathematicians are described to better atest to their lasting impact on human society.
The program is also part travelogue as Bob visits the ruins of the birthplaces of the Seven Sages and the localities are shown as they appear today.
The wisdom of the Seven Sages is presented through their maxims which range from practical to vague, obvious to insightful. So their public works as rulers, judges. lawmakers, military leaders and mathematicians are described to better atest to their lasting impact on human society.
The program is also part travelogue as Bob visits the ruins of the birthplaces of the Seven Sages and the localities are shown as they appear today.
