Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes

Ancient Greece is known as the cradle of Western Civilization. But why did so much amazing culture develop in this region? Acclaimed classical scholar Bettany Hughes travels to the country and visits some astonishing sites in this compelling history documentary. She encounters an underground snake pit used for healing and an ancient theatre that is still acoustically perfect.

What secrets are hidden in the Queen's romantic hideaway on the beautiful island of Malta?

Ancient inventions and mysterious Medusa masks are found on a tour of the Mediterranean.

What role did James Bond creator Ian Fleming play in the wartime history of Gibraltar?

How did Europe's largest wooden building transform from a casino into an orphanage?

What hidden messages from the ancient world can be found in the deserts of Saudi Arabia?