Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama

from Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things · host DW

The gladiator's heart is beating hard as he dons his armor. The gates open and the crowd goes wild. He steps forward and finds himself in... the Bachelor Mansion?! Get ready for a trip from Ancient Rome to Laguna Beach as we track down the roots of reality TV and ask: Why are we so drawn to drama? Who really holds the power? And are we closer to the action than we realize?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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