Travel documentaries by Alice Roberts

It’s a rainy day, perfect for being a couch potato and watching TV. I'm feeling the laziness creeping up on me.

I picked a travel documentary by Alice Roberts called Ottoman Empire by Train. I’ve recently watched Ancient Greece by Train by Alice Roberts and have really enjoyed it. I liked the style of the documentary:

• watching Alice travelling by trains and seeing lots of beautiful sights along the way.
• listening to her talking to historians at every stop and hearing local stories.
• the documentary is easy to follow and understand, nicely paced, you won’t feel like that you’re at a history or archaeological lecture.

Alice’s pink hair will grow on you too.

Let me know what you think of them…

Summaries of the two shows as quoted:

Ancient Greece by Train is a television series in which Professor Alice Roberts explores the rich heritage of ancient Greek civilization by traversing Greece and Turkey’s railways. This journey highlights the profound influence of ancient Greece on modern society, delving into areas such as democracy, art, science, and philosophy.

Ottoman Empire by Train is a television series in which Professor Alice Roberts explores regions of Turkey and Europe, tracing the legacy of the Ottoman Empire via rail journeys. The series aims to shed light on the empire’s historical and cultural impact.