Bettany explores underwater ruins and prehistoric paintings in Bulgaria, and visits remnants of the Roman and Ottoman eras and a festival celebrating Thracian heritage and the damask rose. Bettany ...

Bettany begins with The Great Pyramid of Giza: the eternal resting place of King Khufu. Next is the Pharos Lighthouse: its beam guiding seafarers to safety and said to be visible over 30 miles away.

If you yearn to see sumptuous sites while learning about ancient civilizations, then join Bettany Hughes as she explores the “Ancient World.” Hughes’ intelligence and enthusiasm enliven these ...