The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

7.0(1)|2025-08-02|1 seasons, 3 episodes

Documentary

Overview

Renowned historian and Wanderlust contributing editor Bettany Hughes is back on our screens with Seven Wonders of The Ancient World – and the series will make use of augmented reality (AR), allowing viewers to explore the lost sites.

Episodes

Season 1(3)

S1E1 · 2025-08-02 · 44m

The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria

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.

S1E2 · 2025-08-09 · 44m

Colossus of Rhodes/Statue of Zeus

Bettany embarks on an extraordinary journey through Greece, exploring the tales of two ancient wonders: the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus

S1E3 · 2025-08-16 · 44m

Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens of Babylon/Temple of Artemis

On a breathtaking journey along Turkey's west coast, Bettany reimagines the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Temple of Artemis

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Bettany Hughes

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