Ancient Greecetells the dark story of the civilisation that is considered the cradle of our culture. When we think of ancient Greece, we think of wisdom, philosophy, and democracy. But behind this illustrious façade hid a society based on slavery and violence that worshipped eccentric gods. In five chronological episodes, Dark Greece reveals not only the bright, but also the sinister side of ancient Greece, from its earliest days through to Hellenism.