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Thousands of years of visual culture explored on the BBC and beyond.
Series 1: 1. Second Moment of Creation (59 mins)
- A History of Britain by Simon SchamaThe secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5000 years of life in Britain
- Simon Schama's Power of ArtA spellbinding visual history through the ages. Eight masterpieces that change the world
- Simon Schama's History of NowA lifetime in art – and the enduring power of culture in shaping the defining issues
- Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire without LimitIts myths and legends. Exploring the city that shaped a world – and what tore it apart
- CivilisationAn extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark series
- Civilisations: Rise and FallTheir legends remain, but treasures left behind reveal how and why they fell from power
- A History of Ancient BritainLife in Britain in the brutal world of the last ice age.
- Treasures of Ancient RomeThe art behind an empire. Discover Rome's secrets through its most magical masterpieces
- Treasures of Ancient EgyptAlastair Sooke looks at masterpieces of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of an art lover.
- Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary BeardThey ruled, partied and plotted, but behind their power Mary uncovers a story of paranoia59 mins
- The Lost City of SanxingduiFrom legend to reality. How a wealth of artefacts are opening a new chapter in history59 mins
- Treasures of Ancient GreeceAlastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.
