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Thousands of years of visual culture explored on the BBC and beyond.
Series 1: 1. Second Moment of Creation (59 mins)
- Simon Schama’s Story of UsThreads that bind. Art and culture define us - but in an age of change, who are we now?
- 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
- A History of Britain by Simon SchamaThe secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5000 years of life in Britain
- Archaeology: A Secret HistoryRichard Miles explores how archaeology began by trying to prove a biblical truth.
- Ancient WorldsRichard Miles traces the roots of civilisation in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Anatolia and Greece.
- Civilisations: Rise and FallTheir legends remain, but treasures left behind reveal how and why they fell from power
- Art That Made UsAn epic story of creativity. How pivotal works of art from the past have shaped Britain
- Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary BeardThey ruled, partied and plotted, but behind their power Mary uncovers a story of paranoia59 mins
- A History of Ancient BritainLife in Britain in the brutal world of the last ice age.
- Art of PersiaSamira Ahmed unveils the stunning history of a Persian empire, its people and culture.
- The Ascent of ManA true TV landmark. Dr Jacob Bronowski’s epic unravelling of the making of mankind
