History
Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Simon Schama argues that it is impossible to understand how Shakespeare came to belong 'to all time' without understanding just how much he was of his time.
1. This England (59 mins)
- Around the World in 80 TreasuresDan Cruickshank looks for man-made treasures in Brazil, Peru and on Easter Island.
- 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 – and the enduring power of culture in shaping the defining issues
- CivilisationAn extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark series
- 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.
- 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
- Rossetti - Sex, Drugs and Oil PaintAndrew Graham-Dixon considers the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (2003)29 mins
- Archaeology: A Secret HistoryRichard Miles explores how archaeology began by trying to prove a biblical truth.
- Treasures of Ancient EgyptAlastair Sooke crosses the Sahara and travels the Nile to find Egypt's earliest art.
