Metropolis: The Splendor of Cities Throughout the Ages
1997 55m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary)
7.06.5
The series Metropolis takes us to the very heart of urban life in antiquity and in the 15th century. It examines a crucial step in the history of civilization and culture: Mankind has advanced to a settled lifestyle, allowing him to organize large social alliances which extend far beyond family and clan. The consequences are critical changes in all facets of life.
