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The Ancient World is presented by historian Bettany Hughes which gives us a personal take on the ancient world cultures in this documentary series aired on Channel 4 network and takes us on a journey all over the ancient world from Egypt to Greece.
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1. The MinoansNow viewing2004-10-231h 45mBettany Hughes visits Crete to recount the story one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made.
2. When the Moors Ruled in Europe2005-11-051h 45mBettany Hughes traces the story of the mysterious and misunderstood Moors, the Islamic society that ruled in Spain for 700 years, but whose legacy was virtually erased from Western history.
3. Athens: the Truth about Democracy2007-07-211h 45mBettany Hughes searches for the truth about the 'Golden Age' of Ancient Athens, investigating how a barren rock wedged between the East and West became the first democracy 2,500 years ago.
4. Engineering Ancient Egypt2008-07-281h 45mThrough their superlative buildings, the legacy of the Egyptian empire continues to enthrall people to this day. Yet these incredible structures were made over 4,000 years ago.
5. Alexandria: the Greatest City2010-03-241h 45mThree cities dominated the ancient world: Athens, Rome and a third, now almost forgotten. It lies hidden beneath the waters of the Mediterranean and a sprawling modern metropolis.
6. Helen of Troy2005-10-121h 45mShe is 'the face that launched a thousand ships'; the woman blamed for the Trojan War - a conflict that caused countless deaths - but who was the real Helen of Troy?
7. The Spartans2002-11-171h 45mBettany Hughes chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever seen, one founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality where the onus was on the collective and the goal was to create the perfect state and the perfect warrior.
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The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes has 1 season and 7 episodes.
When did The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes first air?
The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes first aired in 2004.
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The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes is classified as Documentary.