Treasures with Bettany Hughes

Bettany sets sail along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, exploring the archaeological site of Patara, tales of the Trojan War, and the cult of the goddess Artemis at Ephesus.

Bettany uncovers prehistoric rock art that's among the oldest in the world, visits a stop for merchants on the ancient Silk Road and searches for Azerbaijan's legendary pillars of fire.

Bettany investigates the origins of the Aphrodite cult, visits the site of an ancient Roman city and explores beautifully decorated Byzantine churches.

In the rock-cut city of Petra, Bettany discovers ancient frescoes and a mysterious snake pyramid. She then journeys to biblical sites and unearths little-known history from the crusading period.

Bettany travels to the ancient city of Butrint and the Albanian Alps before exploring the beautifully preserved Ottoman town of Gjirokaster, famous for its huge tower houses.