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Bettany Hughes take viewers on armchair travels to explore household-name treasures and new finds from across the world.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 1 - Croatia: Gifts of The Sea
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    #1 - Croatia: Gifts of The Sea

    S4:E1

    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

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  2. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 2 - Uzbekistan: The Golden Road
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    #2 - Uzbekistan: The Golden Road

    S4:E2

    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

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  3. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 3 - Bulgaria, Land of Roses
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    #3 - Bulgaria, Land of Roses

    S4:E3

    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.

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  4. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 4 - Switzerland: Stories Through Time
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    #4 - Switzerland: Stories Through Time

    S4:E4

    In the land of 10,000 mountains, Bettany explores Alpine legends, ancient clocks in Bern, William Tell, Lake Lucerne and cheese making in Gstaad.

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  5. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 5 - Rhodes: Island of Light
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    #5 - Rhodes: Island of Light

    S4:E5

    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.

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  6. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 6 - Oman: Shaped by the Sea
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    #6 - Oman: Shaped by the Sea

    S4:E6

    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.

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  7. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 4 Episode 7 - Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice
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    #7 - Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice

    S4:E7

    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.

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  8. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 4 - Mediterranean Islands
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Mediterranean Islands

    S1:E4

    Bettany embarks on a Mediterranean voyage, beginning at its mouth with a recently discovered mask of Medusa, identified from fragments in Gorham's Cave on Gibraltar. Charting a course east, Bettany journeys to the strategic Island of Malta, where a Punic tomb has just been discovered. She reveals contents that prove these Phoenicians originated from North Africa. In the countryside, Bettany discovers how farmers grow three citrus crops a year with a special tour of an ancient Arabic underground irrigation system called `The Invention of Summer'.

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  9. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 5 - Istanbul
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Istanbul

    S1:E5

    The historian visits a dig in Istanbul containing artefacts from multiple eras, and follows in the footsteps of one of her heroes, Byzantine empress Theodora. She visits the restoration of the 6th-century Basilica Cistern, a marble-columned water reservoir under the city's streets, Topkapi Palace, and Europe's largest wooden building, Prinkipo Orphanage, which was once home to more than 1000 children.

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  10. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 1 - Arabia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Arabia

    S2:E1

    Bettany visits the Red Sea, with its outstanding corals and marine life, the desert camps of Bedouin tribes, and Petra, the stunning city of temples and tombs carved into the rose-tinted rock.

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  11. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 2 - Jordan
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Jordan

    S2:E2

    Bettany explores three biblical sites in Jordan: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and killed

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  12. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 3 - Cyprus
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Cyprus

    S2:E3

    Bettany explores Aphrodite's cult, and visits her sanctuary at Palaepaphos. And in the stunning Troodos Mountains, she also discovers Byzantine churches linked to the Crusaders.

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  13. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 4 - Turkey: Sea and Secrets
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Turkey: Sea and Secrets

    S2:E4

    In Bodrum, Bettany gains unprecedented access to the tomb of a 4th century BCE dynasty leader, and investigates exciting new developments at the world-famous site of Troy.

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  14. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 5 - Turkey: Delights of the East
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Turkey: Delights of the East

    S2:E5

    In Turkey, Bettany visits the underground cave cities of Cappadocia and the 10,000-year-old temple and settlement at Göbeklitepe. In the east of the country, she visits Urfa, one of the most significant pilgrimage cities of the Middle East, believed by some to be the birthplace of the Biblical figure Abraham, and hikes up to Mount Nemrut, the highest open-air museum in the world.

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  15. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 7 - Oman
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Oman

    S2:E7

    Bettany uncovers a society which grew rich by selling copper, and visits the crowning glory of Bronze Age Oman: mysterious 5000-year-old beehive-shaped tombs

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  16. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 8 - Azerbaijan
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Azerbaijan

    S2:E8

    In Gobustan, Bettany uncovers 40,000-year-old rock art. Then she heads to Shaki, an important stop for merchants travelling on the ancient Silk Road.

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  17. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 3 Episode 2 - Estonia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Estonia

    S3:E2

    Bettany Hughes travels to Estonia. On board a ferry, Bettany travels to Saaremaa - Estonia's "Viking Island" - and discovers a sacred burial site with traces of human sacrifice. Back in Tallinn, she explores the history of a huge medieval shipwreck and visits the Niguliste Church Museum. To the west, Bettany explores the island of Kihnu, considered the last matriarchy in Europe.

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  18. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 3 Episode 3 - Georgia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Georgia

    S3:E3

    In Georgia, Bettany explores the mythical quest of Jason and the Argonauts, and learns the story of Tamar: the queen who became a king.

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  19. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 3 Episode 4 - Bulgaria
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Bulgaria

    S3:E4

    In this episode, Bettany Hughes travels to Bulgaria. In Varna on the Black Sea she sees a 6,000-year-old gold treasure and presents the life of people in one of Europe's earliest civilizations. In the Valley of the Thracian Kings, she marvels at exceptionally lively paintings in a 2,300-year-old tomb. She also witnesses a fire ritual in the village of Kosti and sees how the Pomaks paint their brides.

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  20. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 3 Episode 6 - The Eastern Mediterranean
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Eastern Mediterranean

    S3:E6

    From Albania to Turkey and Greece, Bettany encounters the earliest evidence of human government, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the pirate queen who took on the Roman Empire.

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  21. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 1 - Treasures of Greece
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Treasures of Greece

    S1:E1

    The historian presents a guide to ancient artefacts from around the world. The first episode focuses on Greece, including a visit to the archaeological dig at the site of Alexander the Great's birthplace in Aegae. Her journey also takes her to Athens, Nafplio, Sparta and Olympia, and to a dig at Epidaurus, where an underground snake pit used for healing has been discovered and an ancient theatre turns out to still be acoustically perfect.

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  22. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 2 - Treasures of Malta
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Treasures of Malta

    S1:E2

    The historian travels to Malta in search of ancient artefacts, and leads the first TV crew to be allowed to film in the Hypogeum, a recently discovered underground temple that provided a burial place for up to 7000 individuals. Before a major restoration project starts, Bettany is invited to film in the Queen and Prince Philip's romantic hideaway, the Villa Guardamangia, and explores in a series of underground tunnels from the Second World War.

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  23. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 1 Episode 3 - Gibraltar
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Gibraltar

    S1:E3

    The historian explores Gibraltar, encountering the world's first evidence of Neanderthal art, and handles the first report of Admiral Nelson's death in the Gibraltar Chronicle. She also explores the colourful natural formations of the underground pleasure gardens, and discovers where Victorian officers left messages carved into cave walls.

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  24. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 2 Episode 6 - Albania
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Albania

    S2:E6

    In mountainous Albania, Bettany visits epic fortress towns and breath-taking archaeological sites and finds a richly diverse history and culture

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  25. Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World Season 3 Episode 1 - Adriatic Albania
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Adriatic Albania

    S3:E1

    Bettany Hughes visits the ancient Roman ports of Oricum and Apollonia before traveling to the mountains bordering North Macedonia. She joins a team of archaeologists who uncover treasures beneath the waters of Lake Ohrid. Her journey continues to the Ottoman city of Berat, where she explores a diverse history of honor and religious tolerance. Finally she goes into the medieval world of Albania's castles.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Croatia: Gifts of The Sea" is the worst rated episode of "Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Uzbekistan: The Golden Road".