Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World

Season 4

2025 · 7 episodes · 5h 28m in all · 8.0/10

Episodes

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   1. Croatia: Gifts of The Sea

   11 Oct 2025 · 46 min

   Around coastal Croatia, Bettany explores the wonders of Korčula, Dubrovnik and Split, from Diocletian's palace and legends of Richard the Lionheart to sampling the local oysters

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   2. Uzbekistan: The Golden Road

   18 Oct 2025 · 47 min

   From Samarkand and the heart of the silk road, Bettany journeys through Uzbekistan, uncovering new finds and encountering ancient sun worship and Zoroastrian funeral rites

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   3. Bulgaria, Land of Roses

   25 Oct 2025 · 47 min · 8.0/10

   Bettany explores underwater ruins and prehistoric paintings in Bulgaria, and visits remnants of the Roman and Ottoman eras and a festival celebrating Thracian heritage and the damask rose.

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   4. Switzerland: Stories Through Time

   1 Nov 2025 · 47 min

   In the land of 10,000 mountains, Bettany explores Alpine legends, ancient clocks in Bern, William Tell, Lake Lucerne and cheese making in Gstaad.

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   5. Rhodes: Island of Light

   8 Nov 2025 · 47 min

   Bettany explores the rich diverse heritage of Rhodes - from a luxury holiday spot for the Romans, to a stronghold for the Knights of St John, and an ancient Jewish enclave.

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   6. Oman: Shaped by the Sea

   15 Nov 2025 · 47 min

   In Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, Bettany investigates an ancient cold case and the life of a ‘Desert Lord’ - with camel markets, Bedu traditions and signs of sailors from 8000 years ago.

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   7. Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice

   22 Nov 2025 · 47 min

   In Estonia, Bettany meets a prehistoric teen, explores a 16th-century shipwreck, visits a mystical sauna and tries a viper-infused spirit and Christmas in January.