(Channel 4) In this fascinating new 2-part Channel 4 series Renowned historian Bettany Hughes embarks on an epic journey across ancient Anatolia, modern-day Türkiye, in search of the dawnings of human civilisations. From the world’s first societies and weapons, to the birth of myths and empires, this is the story of where it all began. Her journey opens at the extraordinary Neolithic sites of Karahantepe and Göbeklitepe, where life-sized stone figures, buried for 12,000 years

In this thrilling new 3-part Channel 5 series, Bettany Hughes embarks on an exhilarating journey spanning three continents to investigate the world’s oldest travel bucket list — written over 2,000 years ago.

'A real broadcasting gem: accessible, entertaining, always informative' ​ The Telegraph ​ Exploring places rich with amazing...

(APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, AUDIOBOOM) In this new podcast series, Dive & Dig, explores maritime archaeology of the ancient world, from the...

Channel 4 and DCD Exploring India’s Treasures with Bettany Hughes is a two-part documentary series shown on Channel 4. It explores the...

(Channel 4 / BBC World News / DCD) With unprecedented access to unfolding excavations and some of the best finds of recent years, the...

Channel 4 / BBC World News / DCD) This 5-part season was an answer to the claustrophobia and joylessness of lockdown. Bettany Hughes and...

During lockdown I called many friends and colleagues working in archaeology and heritage across the world to check how they were and to...

Bettany Hughes and Peter Snow, presenters for Pompeii Live, are joined by guests including Neil MacGregor, Mary Beard, Rachel de Thame,...