Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes
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Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes

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Historian Bettany Hughes visits ancient sites to unearth new archaeological treasures.
20255 seasons
DocumentaryInternationalInspiring
DocumentaryInternationalInspiring
20255 seasons
Cast: Bettany Hughes
TV-PG
7 episodes

  • 1. Georgia

    1. Georgia

    In Georgia, Bettany explores the truth behind the mythic quest of Jason and the Argonauts.
    In Georgia, Bettany explores the truth behind the mythic quest of Jason and the Argonauts.
    TV-G
    46min
    Jul 22, 2025

  • 2. Bulgaria

    2. Bulgaria

    From the Greek border to the Black Sea, Bettany explores Bulgaria's mosaic of cultures.
    From the Greek border to the Black Sea, Bettany explores Bulgaria's mosaic of cultures.
    TV-G
    47min
    Jul 22, 2025

  • 3. Turkey

    3. Turkey

    Bettany uncovers the latest finds at five of Turkey's most important ancient cities.
    Bettany uncovers the latest finds at five of Turkey's most important ancient cities.
    TV-G
    47min
    Jul 22, 2025

  • 4. Azerbaijan

    4. Azerbaijan

    Bettany Hughes returns to Azerbaijan to uncover the secrets of the Silk Road.
    Bettany Hughes returns to Azerbaijan to uncover the secrets of the Silk Road.
    TV-G
    47min
    Jul 22, 2025

  • 5. Oman

    5. Oman

    Bettany Hughes discovers biodiverse wonderlands and archeological wonders in Oman.
    Bettany Hughes discovers biodiverse wonderlands and archeological wonders in Oman.
    TV-G
    47min
    Jul 22, 2025

  • 6. Estonia

    6. Estonia

    Bettany reveals evidence of sacrifice, shipwrecks and Europe's last matriarchy in Estonia.
    Bettany reveals evidence of sacrifice, shipwrecks and Europe's last matriarchy in Estonia.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Jul 22, 2025

  • 7. Eastern Mediterranean

    7. Eastern Mediterranean

    Bettany encounters the oldest sword on record and hears of a bloodthirsty pirate queen.
    Bettany encounters the oldest sword on record and hears of a bloodthirsty pirate queen.
    TV-G
    47min
    Jul 22, 2025
    • Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes
    DocumentaryInternationalInspiring
    20255 seasons
    Historian Bettany Hughes visits ancient sites to unearth new archaeological treasures.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Johnny Crockett
    Producers
    Olivia HansenShula SubramaniamAnna ThomsonDavid Upshal
    Cast
    Bettany Hughes
    Studio
    Sandstone Global Productions
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    TV-PG
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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