Treasures with Bettany Hughes

Boasting unique access and state-of-the-art technology, host and historian Bettany Hughes investigates the most remarkable treasures of civilization that reveal the story of humanity. TREASURES WITH BETTANY HUGHES is armchair traveling at its most vivid and memorable, championing what ordinary people throughout time have achieved through the sheer force of will, inspiration, and collaboration.

Tue, Jul 16 4:00 P.M. Treasures of Istanbul     NH Explore (11.2)

In this fascinating ancient hub of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires, Bettany is allowed access to digs at Besiktas Metro Station, where a multi-layered Iron Age burial site has been discovered.

Wed, Jul 17 4:00 A.M. Treasures of Istanbul     NH Explore (11.2)

In this fascinating ancient hub of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires, Bettany is allowed access to digs at Besiktas Metro Station, where a multi-layered Iron Age burial site has been discovered.

Wed, Jul 17 4:00 A.M. Treasures of Istanbul     NHPBS (11.1)

In this fascinating ancient hub of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires, Bettany is allowed access to digs at Besiktas Metro Station, where a multi-layered Iron Age burial site has been discovered.

Sun, Jul 21 1:00 P.M. Treasures of Istanbul     NH Explore (11.2)

In this fascinating ancient hub of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires, Bettany is allowed access to digs at Besiktas Metro Station, where a multi-layered Iron Age burial site has been discovered.

Sun, Jul 21 4:00 P.M. Treasures of Arabia     NHPBS (11.1)

The magical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, featuring stunning weathered rocks and deep desert sands, was once the frontier of mighty empires.

Tue, Jul 23 4:00 P.M. Treasures of Arabia     NH Explore (11.2)

The magical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, featuring stunning weathered rocks and deep desert sands, was once the frontier of mighty empires.

Wed, Jul 24 4:00 A.M. Treasures of Arabia     NH Explore (11.2)

The magical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, featuring stunning weathered rocks and deep desert sands, was once the frontier of mighty empires.

Sun, Jul 28 1:00 P.M. Treasures of Arabia     NH Explore (11.2)

The magical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, featuring stunning weathered rocks and deep desert sands, was once the frontier of mighty empires.


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