Bettany Hughes shows the marvels of the ancient world by handpicking 7 subjects. Don’t expect the usual stuff when she takes you on a journey through ancient Greece, Egypt and the muslim empires of the 7th century A.D. In every episode, Hughes thoroughly investigates her subject, giving an objective view on the matter. Nonetheless, she clearly states her own exciting views in this fascinating series. For more information on the episodes check docuwiki.