KUED Programs

Surveys the wonders of ancient Greek architecture and statuary explaining how the palaces, theaters, temples and sporting complexes were designed and constructed. Re-enactments, diagrams and live-action film footage emphasize the inspiration of ancient Greek religious beliefs in the creation of the Palace at Knossos, the temple of the Delphi oracle, the Theater of Dionysus, the Colossus at Rhodes, the buildings at Olympia, the circular city of Atlantis and the Parthenon. The film creates a lasting impression of the technological achievements of ancient architects.

Surveys the wonders of ancient Egyptian architecture explaining how the monuments, pyramids, tombs and temples were constructed. Re-enactments, diagrams and video segments also recall the competition among Pharaohs to be immortalized in structures such as the tomb of Seti I, Hatshepshut's temple, the temple at Karnak, the temple at Abu Simbel, the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid and the pyramids in the Valley of the Kings. Creates a lasting impression of the technological achievements of ancient architects.

Surveys the engineering marvels of Roman architecture explaining how the arenas, sporting complexes, markets, temples, baths and roads were designed and constructed. Re-enactments, diagrams and live-action film footage examine the awe-inspiring designs that enabled Roman emperors to magnify their political power in structures such as the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, Trajan's Forum and Markets, the Baths of Caracalla, the Pantheon, and Roman roads and aqueducts. The film creates a lasting impression of the technological achievements of Roman architects.