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Genius of the Ancient World
Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.
Series 1: 1. Buddha (59 mins)
- Lucy Worsley: Mozart's London OdysseyLucy Worsley traces the story of the young Mozart's adventures in Georgian London.59 mins
- Treasures of Ancient GreeceAlastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.
- Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary BeardThey ruled, partied and plotted, but behind their power Mary uncovers a story of paranoia59 mins
- Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire without LimitIts myths and legends. Exploring the city that shaped a world – and what tore it apart
- The Lost City of SanxingduiFrom legend to reality. How a wealth of artefacts are opening a new chapter in history59 mins
- A History of Ancient BritainLife in Britain in the brutal world of the last ice age.
- Caligula with Mary BeardThe monster, the myths, the man - a template for tyranny, but how much of it is true?59 mins
- Treasures of Ancient EgyptAlastair Sooke looks at masterpieces of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of an art lover.
- Treasures of Ancient RomeThe art behind an empire. Discover Rome's secrets through its most magical masterpieces
- Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy WorsleyLucy Worsley uncovers the myths written about the English Reformation.
- Ancient WorldsArchaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation.
- The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made BritainDr Lucy Worsley tells the story of Britain's first Georgian kings.
