Ancient Greece By Train

Season 1

2025 · 5 episodes · 3h 53m in all

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   15 Mar 2025 · 46 min

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

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   2. Episode 2

   22 Mar 2025 · 46 min

   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.

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   3. Episode 3

   29 Mar 2025 · 47 min

   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.

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   4. Episode 4

   5 Apr 2025 · 47 min

   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.

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   5. Episode 5

   12 Apr 2025 · 47 min

   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.