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, Apr 1 4:00 P.M. Treasures of Malta     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, Bettany discovers Malta as a cultural hub laden with some of the world's most precious treasures, where civilizations from East, West, North, and South have met and combined.

Thu, Apr 3 5:00 P.M. Treasures of Malta     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Bettany discovers Malta as a cultural hub laden with some of the world's most precious treasures, where civilizations from East, West, North, and South have met and combined.

Fri, Apr 4 5:00 A.M. Treasures of Malta     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Bettany discovers Malta as a cultural hub laden with some of the world's most precious treasures, where civilizations from East, West, North, and South have met and combined.

Sun, Apr 6 8:30 A.M. Treasures of Gibraltar     NHPBS (11.1)

There are few places on Earth with as much of an outsize influence on world history as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Sun, Apr 6 12:30 P.M. Treasures of Malta     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Bettany discovers Malta as a cultural hub laden with some of the world's most precious treasures, where civilizations from East, West, North, and South have met and combined.

Tue, Apr 8 4:00 P.M. Treasures of Gibraltar     NHPBS (11.1)

There are few places on Earth with as much of an outsize influence on world history as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Thu, Apr 10 5:00 P.M. Treasures of Gibraltar     NH Explore (11.2)

There are few places on Earth with as much of an outsize influence on world history as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Fri, Apr 11 5:00 A.M. Treasures of Gibraltar     NH Explore (11.2)

There are few places on Earth with as much of an outsize influence on world history as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Sun, Apr 13 8:30 A.M. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands     NHPBS (11.1)

The Mediterranean Sea, the lifeblood of civilizations across millennia, has been known by many names.

Sun, Apr 13 12:30 P.M. Treasures of Gibraltar     NH Explore (11.2)

There are few places on Earth with as much of an outsize influence on world history as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Tue, Apr 15 4:00 P.M. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands     NHPBS (11.1)

The Mediterranean Sea, the lifeblood of civilizations across millennia, has been known by many names.

Thu, Apr 17 5:00 P.M. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands     NH Explore (11.2)

The Mediterranean Sea, the lifeblood of civilizations across millennia, has been known by many names.

Fri, Apr 18 5:00 A.M. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands     NH Explore (11.2)

The Mediterranean Sea, the lifeblood of civilizations across millennia, has been known by many names.

Sun, Apr 20 8:30 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, Apr 20 12:35 P.M. Treasures of the Mediterranean Islands     NH Explore (11.2)

The Mediterranean Sea, the lifeblood of civilizations across millennia, has been known by many names.

Tue, Apr 22 4:00 P.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.

Thu, Apr 24 5:00 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.

Fri, Apr 25 5:00 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.

Sun, Apr 27 8:30 A.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.

Sun, Apr 27 12:35 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.

Tue, Apr 29 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.

Thu, May 1 5:00 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.

Fri, May 2 5:00 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, May 4 12:30 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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