Ancient Worlds

12:45 AM to 1:45 AM

Tuesday 6 October

The Greek Thing

Season 1 Episode 3 of 6

Richard Miles examines the paradoxes of Greek civilisation. The archaeologist and historian explains how despite being famed for its artistic, cultural and scientific achievements, this society based around city-states was also renowned for its political intrigue, brutal warmongering and deep social inequalities

Ancient Worlds airs on BBC Four HD at 12:45 AM, Tuesday 6 October. (Subtitles, audio description.)

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