The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes

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7 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired October 23, 2004

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.

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Alexandria: the Greatest City

Season 1 - Episode 5 - 2h 45m

Air Date

March 24, 2010

Overview

Three cities dominated the ancient world: Athens, Rome and a third, now almost forgotten. It lies hidden beneath the waters of the Mediterranean and a sprawling modern metropolis.