Treasures Of Ancient GreeceS1 Ep1 - The Age Of Heroes

Arts journalist Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art in this new three-part series. In the first episode, Alastair investigates the surprising roots of Greek art, beginning his journey in Crete at the palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. He travels to Santorini to the 'Greek Pompeii', and finds gold in the fabled stronghold of Mycenae and dazzling remains from Greece's Dark Ages.

Treasures Of Ancient Greece was broadcast on SBS ONE at Saturday 29 July 2017, 05:40. This episode was initially placed on Wednesday 2 September 2015.