Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes
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Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes

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Does the ancient world have any bearing on who we are today? Acclaimed classicist Bettany Hughes is taking viewers on an armchair journey around the globe in this fascinating history documentary. Incredible artifacts from the planet's most prestigious historical sites will be revealed and explored. Can these wonders provide some insight into how we live and think contemporaneously?
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Cast: Bettany Hughes
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6 afleveringen

  • 1. Treasures of Greece

    1. Treasures of Greece

    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.
    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.
    TV-G
    49min.
    27 aug 2021

  • 2. Treasures of Malta

    2. Treasures of Malta

    What secrets are hidden in the Queen's romantic hideaway on the beautiful island of Malta?
    What secrets are hidden in the Queen's romantic hideaway on the beautiful island of Malta?
    TV-G
    54min.
    27 aug 2021

  • 3. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands

    3. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands

    Ancient inventions and mysterious Medusa masks are found on a tour of the Mediterranean.
    Ancient inventions and mysterious Medusa masks are found on a tour of the Mediterranean.
    TV-G
    47min.
    27 aug 2021

  • 4. Treasures of Gibraltar

    4. Treasures of Gibraltar

    What role did James Bond creator Ian Fleming play in the wartime history of Gibraltar?
    What role did James Bond creator Ian Fleming play in the wartime history of Gibraltar?
    TV-G
    46min.
    27 aug 2021

  • 5. Treasures of Istanbul

    5. Treasures of Istanbul

    How did Europe's largest wooden building transform from a casino into an orphanage?
    How did Europe's largest wooden building transform from a casino into an orphanage?
    TV-G
    47min.
    27 aug 2021

  • 6. Treasures of Arabia

    6. Treasures of Arabia

    What hidden messages from the ancient world can be found in the deserts of Saudi Arabia?
    What hidden messages from the ancient world can be found in the deserts of Saudi Arabia?
    TV-G
    47min.
    27 aug 2021
    • Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes
    DocumentaireInspirerendSlim
    20214 seizoenen
    Does the ancient world have any bearing on who we are today? Acclaimed classicist Bettany Hughes is taking viewers on an armchair journey around the globe in this fascinating history documentary. Incredible artifacts from the planet's most prestigious historical sites will be revealed and explored. Can these wonders provide some insight into how we live and think contemporaneously?
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    Bettany Hughes
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    Sandstone Global Productions/BBC World News
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