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Nietzsche wrote of Socrates, "That ugly derisive Athenian freak and rat-catcher, forcing the arrogant youth to shiver and cry, was not only wisest among all talking heads ever living, he was also as great in his silence." Before the judges sent him to his death, the great philosopher Socrates said, "I shall not give up my philosophy as long as I breathe." This visually rich series offers a fascinating look at a broad cross-section of world-renowned individuals. Every historic re-creation explores the most important developments of their very famous lives whether artist, businessman, composer, leader, philosopher, poet, explorer, writer, reformer, scientist or ruler. Viewers will enjoy the focused approach to understanding the emotional state, significant contributions, important benchmarks and major turning points in their incredible lives.
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