History
Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces.
1. The Birth of Art (59 mins)
- The Fairy-Tale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank...Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.59 mins
- Treasures of Ancient GreeceAlastair Sooke explores the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete.
- Genius of the Ancient WorldBettany Hughes travels to India to investigate the revolutionary ideas of the Buddha.
- On Camera: Photographers at the 大象传媒A revealing insight into several great modern photographers, drawn from the 大象传媒's archive.59 mins
- Art of PersiaSamira Ahmed unveils the stunning history of a Persian empire, its people and culture.
- Mysteries of the Bayeux TapestryExperts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry.59 mins
- The Latest Secrets of HieroglyphsCracking the code. A new generation of Egyptologists reanimate an entire civilisation59 mins
- CivilisationAn extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark series
- A Life in Ten PicturesEvery picture tells a story. Freddie's defining moments, revealed by those who were there
- Rossetti - Sex, Drugs and Oil PaintAndrew Graham-Dixon considers the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (2003)29 mins
- CivilisationsSimon Schama looks at the pivotal role art has played in the forging of humanity itself.
- Simon Schama's History of NowA lifetime in art 鈥� and the enduring power of culture in shaping the defining issues
