Ancient Greece By Train

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  E1

  Episode 1

  In Thessaloniki, Alice explores local legend Alexander the Great. In Delphi she visits possibly the greatest ancient site in the world.

  2025-03-15 · 46m
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  E2

  Episode 2

  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.

  2025-03-22 · 46m
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  E3

  Episode 3

  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.

  2025-03-29 · 47m
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  E4

  Episode 4

  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.

  2025-04-05 · 47m
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  E5

  Episode 5

  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.

  2025-04-12 · 47m
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Top cast

Alice Roberts

Self - Host