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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 The Minoans Oct 23, 2004

Bettany Hughes visits Crete to recount the story one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made.

EP2 When the Moors Ruled in Europe Nov 05, 2005

Bettany 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.

EP3 Athens: the Truth about Democracy Jul 21, 2007

Bettany 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.

EP4 Engineering Ancient Egypt Jul 28, 2008

Through 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.

EP5 Alexandria: the Greatest City Mar 24, 2010

Three 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.

EP6 Helen of Troy Oct 12, 2005

She 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?

EP7 The Spartans Nov 17, 2002

Bettany 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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Synopsis

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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