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Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World
Season 4
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Episodes
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Episode 146 min2025-10-11
Croatia: Gifts of The Sea
Around coastal Croatia, Bettany explores the wonders of Korčula, Dubrovnik and Split, from Diocletian's palace and legends of Richard the Lionheart to sampling the local oysters
Episode 247 min2025-10-18
Uzbekistan: The Golden Road
From Samarkand and the heart of the silk road, Bettany journeys through Uzbekistan, uncovering new finds and encountering ancient sun worship and Zoroastrian funeral rites
Episode 347 min2025-10-25
Bulgaria, Land of Roses
Bettany explores underwater ruins and prehistoric paintings in Bulgaria, and visits remnants of the Roman and Ottoman eras and a festival celebrating Thracian heritage and the damask rose.
Episode 447 min2025-11-01
Switzerland: Stories Through Time
In the land of 10,000 mountains, Bettany explores Alpine legends, ancient clocks in Bern, William Tell, Lake Lucerne and cheese making in Gstaad.
Episode 547 min2025-11-08
Rhodes: Island of Light
Bettany explores the rich diverse heritage of Rhodes - from a luxury holiday spot for the Romans, to a stronghold for the Knights of St John, and an ancient Jewish enclave.
Episode 647 min2025-11-15
Oman: Shaped by the Sea
In Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, Bettany investigates an ancient cold case and the life of a ‘Desert Lord’ - with camel markets, Bedu traditions and signs of sailors from 8000 years ago.
Episode 747 min2025-11-22
Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice
In Estonia, Bettany meets a prehistoric teen, explores a 16th-century shipwreck, visits a mystical sauna and tries a viper-infused spirit and Christmas in January.