Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World

2022•1 series

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Bettany Hughes lifts the lid on the most remarkable treasures of civilisation to investigate the story of humanity.

Episode 1Croatia: Gifts of the Sea

The wonders of Korcula, Dubrovnik and Split, from Diocletian's palace to local oysters

Episode 2Uzbekistan: The Golden Road

From Samarkand and the silk road, Bettany journeys through Uzbekistan uncovering new finds

Episode 3Bulgaria: Land of Roses

Bettany explores underwater ruins and prehistoric paintings and visits a Thracian festival

Episode 4Switzerland: Stories Through Time

In the land of 10,000 mountains, Alpine legends, Bern's famous clock and cheese in Gstaad

Episode 5Rhodes: Island of Light

The diverse heritage of Rhodes, from a luxury Roman holiday spot to the Knights of St John

Episode 6Oman: Shaped by the Sea

An ancient cold case is re-opened and signs of sailors from 8000 years ago

Episode 7Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice

Bettany meets a prehistoric teenager and discovers Christmas in January

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