Bettany Hughes Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 5 - Istanbul

Airdate: 2021-Oct-02

Episode summary:

The historian visits a dig in Istanbul containing artefacts from multiple eras, and follows in the footsteps of one of her heroes, Byzantine empress Theodora. She visits the restoration of the 6th-century Basilica Cistern, a marble-columned water reservoir under the city's streets, Topkapi Palace, and Europe's largest wooden building, Prinkipo Orphanage, which was once home to more than 1000 children.

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.