Professor Alice Roberts travels across Greece and thousands of years back to our collective past, tracing how the Ancient Greeks developed philosophy, art, theatre and democracy. In Thessaloniki, Alice explores local legend Alexander the Great, while in Delphi, she visits possibly the greatest ancient site in the world. Elsewhere on her journey, Alice explores the origins of theatre and local ancient Thespis, who liked a drink or two, and meets a Greek politician to discuss the return of the Elgin Marbles. Alice also 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.

Discover the epic life-and-death journey of five iconic species unfolding over billions of years and the incredible force that made them possible: evolution. How did the elephant get so big? What made the horse one of nature’s greatest athletes? How did the dolphin get its amazing brain? This intriguing series offers a compelling window into evolution in action.