5 x 60’

Historian Bettany Hughes returns to explore more of humanity’s most captivating stories, uncovering hidden histories and remarkable artifacts across the globe. From the snowy peaks of Switzerland to the desert landscapes of Uzbekistan, Bettany’s travels reveal how geography and history have shaped civilizations. Across Turkey, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Rhodes and Switzerland, Bettany visits a dig revealing a hidden Gladiator city, dives to an extraordinary Neolithic underwater settlement, travels to the heart of the ancient Silk Roads, and discovers a vast necropolis. Throughout her travels, Bettany brings to life stories from across time, demonstrating how the treasures of the past continue to shape our world today.