Foundations of the West(2024)

Foundations of the West is a documentary series featuring Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and fellow scholars investigating the ancient cities that built Western civilization. The team travels to landmark sites across the Mediterranean and beyond, examining how classical societies—their philosophies, governance, and culture—continue to influence contemporary life. Each episode combines on-location exploration with scholarly dialogue, tracing the intellectual and social roots of modern institutions. From Athens to Rome, the series reveals how these foundational civilizations shaped law, democracy, art, and thought in ways still relevant today. Ideal for viewers interested in history, philosophy, and the origins of Western ideas.