The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

7.0

2025•44m

Renowned historian and Wanderlust contributing editor Bettany Hughes is back on our screens with Seven Wonders of The Ancient World – and the series will make use of augmented reality (AR), allowing viewers to explore the lost sites.

Production

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2025

Still image for The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes season 1 episode 1: The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria

1. The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria

Bettany begins with The Great Pyramid of Giza: the eternal resting place of King Khufu. Next is the Pharos Lighthouse: its beam guiding seafarers to safety and said to be visible over 30 miles away.

2. Colossus of Rhodes/Statue of Zeus

Bettany embarks on an extraordinary journey through Greece, exploring the tales of two ancient wonders: the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus

Still image for The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes season 1 episode 3: Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens of Babylon/Temple of Artemis

3. Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens of Babylon/Temple of Artemis

On a breathtaking journey along Turkey's west coast, Bettany reimagines the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Temple of Artemis