The Western Tradition

Released: 1989-01-01

Runtime: 30 minutes

Episode Overview

The origins of the human race are traced from anthropoid ancestors to the agricultural revolution.

Series Overview

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.