Ancient Greece By Train

Overview

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

March 15, 2025 46 min
In Thessaloniki, Alice explores local legend Alexander the Great. In Delphi she visits possibly the greatest ancient site in the world.
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

March 22, 2025 46 min
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.
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

March 29, 2025 47 min
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.
Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

April 5, 2025 47 min
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.
Episode 5

S01E05 Episode 5

April 12, 2025 47 min
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.

Cast

Alice Roberts
Alice Roberts
Self-Host

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