Being Greek is a History Documentary programme.

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Being Greek

Mary Beard travels to Mycenae to meet the real people from the warrior society that inspired the legendary tales of Homer. She asks what can be learned from the bones of the Greek commanders from the Trojan War found there and discovers the elaborate grave goods of a Mycenaean woman that archaeologists have labelled Gamma 58.

Genre: History Documentary

Running Time: 30 minutes (approx)

When is Being Greek next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 July 7th, 9:00am and on BBC Radio 4 July 8th, 9:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Mary Beard