Mark Ziese May 22, 2024 Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology A Classical Save? Hadrian's Library Mark Ziese May 22, 2024 Exploring Greece, History & Archaeology Emperor Hadrian poured immense wealth into rebuilding Athens. A tour of his library reveals some of what remains. But in the end, Hadrian's vision for a "New Athens" failed. Why? See the attached video.