Discover the Greeks’ artistic and architectural achievements as well as the role of humanism in their ancient civilization. In this insightful presentation titled “Greek Civilization: Society & Institutions,” Viking Resident Historian Charles Doherty explores the significance of ancient Greece—once considered the “cradle of civilization”—in the context of other societies in existence before the 6th century BC. Charles then delves into Greece’s Golden Age, from the 5th century onwards, and examines the impact of the rise of the individual in society. He also considers the legacy of ancient Greece, paying close attention to the Roman Empire, the Italian Renaissance and the modern era.