The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes

Bettany Hughes searches for the truth about the 'Golden Age' of Ancient Athens, investigating how a barren rock wedged between the East and West became the first democracy 2,500 years ago.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

The Minoans

Episode 2

When the Moors Ruled in Europe

Episode 3

Athens: the Truth about Democracy

Episode 4

Engineering Ancient Egypt

Episode 5

Alexandria: the Greatest City

Episode 6

Helen of Troy

Episode 7

The Spartans