Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 1 - Treasures of Greece

Airdate: 2021-Aug-28

Episode summary:

The first episode focuses on Greece, including a visit to the archaeological dig at the site of Alexander the Great's birthplace in Aegae. Her journey also takes her to Athens, Nafplio, Sparta and Olympia, and to a dig at Epidaurus, where an underground snake pit used for healing has been discovered and an ancient theatre turns out to still be acoustically perfect.

About Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World series:

Bettany Hughes take viewers on armchair travels to explore household-name treasures and new finds from across the world.