Around the World in 80 Treasures

20051 seriesEntertainment / Music/Arts
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BBC Two

Revealing the most beautiful and precious things in the world, made by man.

Shorts: Japan, Samurai Sword: Episode Image
Episode 1Shorts: Japan, Samurai Sword

Japan - Samurai Sword. Dan is captivated by the sword of a Samurai warrior.

Peru to Brazil: Episode Image
Episode 1Peru to Brazil

Dan Cruickshank looks for man-made treasures in Brazil, Peru and on Easter Island.

Mexico to America: Episode Image
Episode 2Mexico to America

Dan Cruickshank travels from ancient Mayan tombs to the Statue of Liberty.

Shorts: Ethiopia, Ark of the Covenant: Episode Image
Episode 2Shorts: Ethiopia, Ark of the Covenant

Ethiopia - Ark of the Covenant. Dan Cruickshank visits Ethiopia in search of the Ark of the Covenant.

Australia to Cambodia: Episode Image
Episode 3Australia to Cambodia

Dan Cruickshank unearths termite mounds and cave paintings in the Australian outback.

Mali - Dogon Art: Episode Image
Episode 3Mali - Dogon Art

Dan Cruickshank visits the Dogon people and sees some masks and wall paintings.

Japan to China: Episode Image
Episode 4Japan to China

Dan Cruickshank marvels at the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army.

India to Sri Lanka: Episode Image
Episode 5India to Sri Lanka

In Calcutta, Dan Cruickshank tangles with a ten-armed naked goddess.

Uzbekistan to Syria: Episode Image
Episode 6Uzbekistan to Syria

Dan Cruickshank visits the Trading Domes of Bukhara before moving on to Damascus.

Jordan to Ethiopia: Episode Image
Episode 7Jordan to Ethiopia

Dan Cruickshank goes in search of the Ark of the Covenant.

Mali to Egypt: Episode Image
Episode 8Mali to Egypt

Dan Cruickshank's journey reaches new heights of discomfort in the heat of the desert.

Turkey to Germany: Episode Image
Episode 9Turkey to Germany

Dan Cruickshank visits Turkey, Russia, Poland and Germany.

Bosnia to France and Home: Episode Image
Episode 10Bosnia to France and Home

Homeward Bound. Dan Cruickshank's final journey begins with Mostar in Bosnia and its famous bridge.

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