‎Ancient Greece by Train - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

The Ancient Greeks helped create democracy, art, science and medicine and continue to have an influence on our modern lives. Professor Alice Roberts takes to the railways of Greece and Turkey to learn about Ancient Greek civilization. Beginning her journey in Thessaloniki she travels down the Aegean Coast stopping at jaw-dropping sites like Delphi, before exploring Athens and Corinth.

2025 · 45m

Starring Prof Alice Roberts

EPISODE 1

Thessaloniki to Delphi

Alice Roberts starts her adventure by traveling in the footsteps of Alexander the Great.
EPISODE 2

Athens

Alice Roberts starts this leg of her Ancient Greek adventure in the Pentili Hills in Athens. She visits the Sanctuary of Dionysus, dedicated to the god of wine. She learns that it was a night of drinking and revelry that lead to a man called Thespis, the leader of a dance troupe, to create theatre. She also discovers how this laid the foundation stones for the birth of democracy.
EPISODE 3

Corinth to the Cyclades

Both Socrates and Aristotle tell Alice why Ancient Greek ideas are still followed today.
EPISODE 4

Cyclades to Turkey

Alice visits the stunning, tiny, island of Delos, home to many amazing ancient remains.
EPISODE 5

Ephasus to Troy

Alice concludes her quest at the stunning city of Ephasus and investigates Homer's Iliad.

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