Ancient Greek Tragedy, The City Dionysia and Athenian Democracy

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of ancient Greek tragedy. We will look at its origins in 5th century BCE Athens, the key playwrights who defined the genre such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and the themes they explored. We will also take a look at the City-Dionysia, a yearly festival held in the ancient city of Athens where tragedy was institutionalised. This video hopes to offers a clear and compelling introduction to the phenomenon of ancient Greek tragedy.