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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

First Air: August 2, 2025 · Last Air: August 16, 2025 · Runtime: 44 min · Status: Returning Series · 7/10 · Documentary

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.

Cast

Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes
Narrator

Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2025 3 Episodes

Premiered on August 2, 2025.

  • The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria
    E1: The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria 0.0
    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.
    August 2, 2025 44 min
  • Colossus of Rhodes/Statue of Zeus
    E2: Colossus of Rhodes/Statue of Zeus 0.0
    Bettany embarks on an extraordinary journey through Greece, exploring the tales of two ancient wonders: the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus
    August 9, 2025 44 min
  • Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens of Babylon/Temple of Artemis
    E3: Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens of Babylon/Temple of Artemis 0.0
    On a breathtaking journey along Turkey's west coast, Bettany reimagines the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Temple of Artemis
    August 16, 2025 44 min