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The Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

12 October 2013 by Jan Huisman in Antiquity Documentary Religion Sexuality Society War - No Comments

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.

The Ancient Worlds 1: Alexandria The Greatest City

The Ancient Worlds 2: Engineering Ancient Egypt

The Ancient Worlds 3: The Minoans

The Ancient Worlds 4: Helen of Troy

The Ancient Worlds 5: The Spartans HD

The Ancient Worlds 6: Athens The Truth About Democracy

The Ancient Worlds 7: When the Moors Ruled in Europe

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