Bettany Hughes

Secrets of Pompeii's Greatest Treasures episode 1
Secrets of Pompeii's Greatest Treasures episode 1
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Secrets of Pompeii’s Greatest Treasures episode 1

Secrets of Pompeii's Greatest Treasures episode 1: Bettany Hughes heads to the Ancient Roman City of Pompeii. Once compounded by volcanic ash, now a treasure trove of history. Almost 2,000 years on, Bettany explores the city to find remnants of the Roman empire, revealing the secrets of those who lived there, and really how different ancient Rome is to our world today. Exploring the villas usually…

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May 4, 2022


Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 3
Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 3
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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 3

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 3: The historian explores Gibraltar, encountering the world's first evidence of Neanderthal art, and handles the first report of Admiral Nelson's death in the Gibraltar Chronicle. She also explores the colourful natural formations of the underground pleasure gardens, and discovers where Victorian officers left messages carved into cave walls.     Bettany Hughes takes viewers on armchair travels to…

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February 26, 2022
Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 2
Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 2
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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 2

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 2: The historian travels to Malta in search of ancient artefacts, and leads the first TV crew to be allowed to film in the Hypogeum, a recently discovered underground temple that provided a burial place for up to 7000 individuals. Before a major restoration project starts, Bettany is invited to film in the Queen and Prince Philip's romantic hideaway,…

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February 25, 2022


Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 1
Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 1
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Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 1

Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World episode 1: The first episode focuses on Greece, including a visit to the archaeological dig at the site of Alexander the Great birthplace in Aegae. Her journey also takes her to Athens, Nafplio, Sparta and Olympia, and to a dig at Epidaurus, where an underground snake pit used for healing has been discovered and an ancient theatre turns out to…

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February 24, 2022
Secrets from the Sky - Antonine Wall episode 6
Secrets from the Sky - Antonine Wall episode 6
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Secrets from the Sky – Antonine Wall episode 6

Secrets from the Sky - Antonine Wall episode 6: Bettany and Ben visit the Antonine Wall in Scotland to show evidence how the Romans built the 40 mile wall, and why 20 years later it was abandoned.     Britain is full of monuments and other buildings that have historical significance, some of which are explored in an unusual way on this show. Historian Bettany Hughes…

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June 16, 2021


Secrets from the Sky - Sutton Hoo episode 5
Secrets from the Sky - Sutton Hoo episode 5
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Secrets from the Sky – Sutton Hoo episode 5

Secrets from the Sky - Sutton Hoo episode 5: Bettany and Ben visit Sutton Hoo in Suffolk to show evidence that it is Britain's Valley of the Kings, and how it went undiscovered until it was found by Basil Brown.     Britain is full of monuments and other buildings that have historical significance, some of which are explored in an unusual way on this show.…

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June 14, 2021
Secrets from the Sky - Maiden Castle episode 4
Secrets from the Sky - Maiden Castle episode 4
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Secrets from the Sky – Maiden Castle episode 4

Secrets from the Sky - Maiden Castle episode 4: Bettany and Ben visit Maiden Castle in Dorset to show evidence of its construction and composition, and how Iron Age Britain prospered and changed with the arrival of the Romans.     Britain is full of monuments and other buildings that have historical significance, some of which are explored in an unusual way on this show. Historian…

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June 7, 2021


Secrets from the Sky - Stonehenge episode 3
Secrets from the Sky - Stonehenge episode 3
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Secrets from the Sky – Stonehenge episode 3

Secrets from the Sky - Stonehenge episode 3: Bettany and Ben visit Stonehenge in Wiltshire use aerial and historical evidence to reveal a 1000 years of worship and uncover its mysteries.     Britain is full of monuments and other buildings that have historical significance, some of which are explored in an unusual way on this show. Historian Bettany Hughes and aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson explore…

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June 6, 2021
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