Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. He firmly believes that these fantastical stories lie at the root of western culture, and yet little is known about where the myths of the Greek gods came from, and how they grew. Now, after 35 years of travelling, excavation and interpretation, he is confident he has uncovered answers.
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1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the g...
At the peak of Perestroika, in 1987, in the village of Gorki, where Lenin spent his last years, afte...
This documentary explores the creation of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin as designed by architect ...
Albert Fish, the horrific true story of elderly cannibal, sadomasochist, and serial killer, who lure...
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Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the mo...
Pianist Richard Glazier offers a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood music using fascinating inter...
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Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and h...
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The impact of Marx on the 20th century has been all-pervasive and world-wide. This program looks at ...
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years ...
Professor Saul David uses the BBC archive to chart the history of the world's most destructive war, ...
Michael Cockerell sheds new light on the tragi-comedy of the 1970s by focusing on some of its most c...
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about o...