

Professor Alice Roberts travels across Greece and thousands of years back to our collective past, tracing how the Ancient Greeks developed philosophy, art, theatre and democracy.

Mar 15, 2025 - 46m
In Thessaloniki, Alice explores local legend Alexander the Great. In Delphi she visits possibly the greatest ancient site in the world.

Mar 22, 2025 - 46m
In Athens, Alice explores the origins of theatre and local ancient Thespis, who liked a drink or two. Alice also meets a Greek politician to discuss the return of the Elgin Marbles.

Mar 29, 2025 - 47m
Alice's odyssey takes in Corinth, a guide called Socrates, Aristotle the historian, and the story of the wars at sea between the ancient Romans and the Greeks.

Apr 5, 2025 - 47m
Alice explores the spectacular Greek archaeology of the Cyclades Islands, including Delos, where the Temple of Apollo once stood. Later Alice takes the boat to Türkiye.

Apr 12, 2025 - 47m
Alice tracks the Ancient Greek legacy to modern Türkiye and concludes her odyssey with the spectacular city of Ephesus and the truth behind the legend of Troy.