Seasons & Episodes
Treasures of Greece
The historian presents a guide to ancient artefacts from around the world. The first episode focuses on Greece, includin
Treasures of Malta
The historian travels to Malta in search of ancient artefacts, and leads the first TV crew to be allowed to film in the
Gibraltar
The historian explores Gibraltar, encountering the world's first evidence of Neanderthal art, and handles the first repo
Mediterranean Islands
Bettany embarks on a Mediterranean voyage, beginning at its mouth with a recently discovered mask of Medusa, identified
Istanbul
The historian visits a dig in Istanbul containing artefacts from multiple eras, and follows in the footsteps of one of h
Arabia
Bettany visits the Red Sea, with its outstanding corals and marine life, the desert camps of Bedouin tribes, and Petra,
Jordan
Bettany explores three biblical sites in Jordan: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the
Cyprus
Bettany explores Aphrodite's cult, and visits her sanctuary at Palaepaphos. And in the stunning Troodos Mountains, she a
Turkey: Sea and Secrets
In Bodrum, Bettany gains unprecedented access to the tomb of a 4th century BCE dynasty leader, and investigates exciting
Turkey: Delights of the East
In Turkey, Bettany visits the underground cave cities of Cappadocia and the 10,000-year-old temple and settlement at Gö
Albania
In mountainous Albania, Bettany visits epic fortress towns and breath-taking archaeological sites and finds a richly div
Oman
Bettany uncovers a society which grew rich by selling copper, and visits the crowning glory of Bronze Age Oman: mysterio
Azerbaijan
In Gobustan, Bettany uncovers 40,000-year-old rock art. Then she heads to Shaki, an important stop for merchants travell
Adriatic Albania
Bettany Hughes visits the ancient Roman ports of Oricum and Apollonia before traveling to the mountains bordering North
Estonia
Bettany Hughes travels to Estonia. On board a ferry, Bettany travels to Saaremaa - Estonia's "Viking Island" - and disco
Georgia
In Georgia, Bettany explores the mythical quest of Jason and the Argonauts, and learns the story of Tamar: the queen who
Bulgaria
In this episode, Bettany Hughes travels to Bulgaria. In Varna on the Black Sea she sees a 6,000-year-old gold treasure a
Azerbaijan
In this episode, Bettany Hughes travels the legendary Silk Road in Azerbaijan. Your adventure begins in Khinalig, the hi
The Eastern Mediterranean
From Albania to Turkey and Greece, Bettany encounters the earliest evidence of human government, the birthplace of Alexa
Croatia: Gifts of The Sea
Around coastal Croatia, Bettany explores the wonders of Korčula, Dubrovnik and Split, from Diocletian's palace and lege
Uzbekistan: The Golden Road
From Samarkand and the heart of the silk road, Bettany journeys through Uzbekistan, uncovering new finds and encounterin
Bulgaria, Land of Roses
Bettany explores underwater ruins and prehistoric paintings in Bulgaria, and visits remnants of the Roman and Ottoman er
Switzerland: Stories Through Time
In the land of 10,000 mountains, Bettany explores Alpine legends, ancient clocks in Bern, William Tell, Lake Lucerne and
Rhodes: Island of Light
Bettany explores the rich diverse heritage of Rhodes - from a luxury holiday spot for the Romans, to a stronghold for th
Oman: Shaped by the Sea
In Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, Bettany investigates an ancient cold case and the life of a ‘Desert Lord’ - with c
Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice
In Estonia, Bettany meets a prehistoric teen, explores a 16th-century shipwreck, visits a mystical sauna and tries a vip
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