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Treasures of Ancient Greece

Episode 1: The Age of Heroes

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

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Series in which Alastair Sooke explores Greek art. He begins his journey in Crete at the palace of Knossos, and travels to Santorini to the 'Greek Pompeii'. Show more

Treasures of Ancient Greece

Episode 2: The Classical Revolution

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

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Alastair Sooke unpicks the reasons behind the dazzling revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art, asking how the Greeks got so good so quickly. Show more

Treasures of Ancient Greece

Episode 3: The Long Shadow

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

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Filming in Italy, Germany, France and Britain, Alastair Sooke explores the extraordinary afterlife of Greek masterpieces that changed the course of western culture. Show more