TED-Ed
TED-ED: The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof
The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...
Crash Course
Crash Course Theater #2: Origins of Greek Drama
In this episode of Crash Course Theater, Mike discusses the western theater which started in Greece. The earliest recorded drama in the west arose in Athen, and these early plays grew out or religious ritual. Namely, they evolved from...