The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes
tv show

7 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired October 23, 2004
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Overview
The Ancient World is presented by historian Bettany Hughes which gives us a personal take on the ancient world cultures in this documentary series aired on Channel 4 network and takes us on a journey all over the ancient world from Egypt to Greece.

Season 1
7 episodes
Air Date
October 23, 2004
Overview
The Ancient World is a seven part documentary series presented by historian Bettany Hughes, it was originally aired by British TV station Channel 4 over the course of an 8 year period. Hughes, takes us on a wonderful journey through the ancient world and at each stop on this journey providing us with extensive insight into what it would have been like to be alive at this period in time and how these ancient worlds help shape the world we live in today.
The Minoans
Episode 1 - 1h 45m
October 23, 2004
When the Moors Ruled in Europe
Episode 2 - 1h 45m
November 05, 2005
Athens: the Truth about Democracy
Episode 3 - 1h 45m
July 21, 2007
Engineering Ancient Egypt
Episode 4 - 1h 45m
July 28, 2008
Alexandria: the Greatest City
Episode 5 - 1h 45m
March 24, 2010
Helen of Troy
Episode 6 - 1h 45m
October 12, 2005
The Spartans
Episode 7 - 1h 45m
November 17, 2002