TV ShowEndedDocumentary
The Western Tradition
First Air1989
Seasons1
Episodes52
Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.
First Aired
January 1, 1989
Last Aired
January 1, 1989
Original Language
en
Popularity
1
Type
Scripted
Production Companies
GBH
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
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