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Treasures of Ancient Greece

Treasures of Ancient Greece

TV-G2015•7.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.0/10(1)

Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 8, 2015

Last Aired

April 22, 2015

Networks

BBC Four

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Age of Heroes
E1
The Age of Heroes
Air date: 2015-04-08
Alastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete.
The Classical Revolution
E2
The Classical Revolution
Air date: 2015-04-15
Alastair unpicks the reasons behind the revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art.
The Long Shadow
E3
The Long Shadow
Air date: 2015-04-22
Alastair Sooke explores the extraordinary afterlife of the Greek masterpieces that changed the course of western culture.

Cast

Alastair Sooke

Alastair Sooke

Self - Presenter

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