The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

2025 - 2025

The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria

2nd August 2025

Episode 1

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.

Colossus of Rhodes/Statue of Zeus

9th August 2025

Episode 2

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

Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens of Babylon/Temple of Artemis

16th August 2025

Episode 3

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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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.

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