Bettany Hughes

writer • miscellaneous • producer

Bettany Hughes OBE (born 14 May 1967) is an English historian, author and broadcaster, specialising in classical history.

Born: May 14, 1967 in London, England, UK (age 58)

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Known For

7.4

Genius of the Ancient World

Movies & TV Credits

44 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
Bettany Hughes' Lost Worlds: The Nabataeans TV Show	—	Actress	Self(3 Episodes)	2025
Bettany Hughes' Lost Worlds: The Nabataeans TV Show	—	Writing	Writer(3 Episodes)	2025
Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes Limited Series	—	Actress	Presenter(2 Episodes)	2023
From Paris to Rome with Bettany Hughes Limited Series	7.0	Actress	Herself(4 Episodes)	2022
From Paris to Rome with Bettany Hughes Limited Series	7.0	Writing	Writer(4 Episodes)	2022
Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World TV Show	7.9	Actress	Self(19 Episodes)	2021
Egypt's Great Mummies: Unwrapped with Bettany Hughes TV Special	7.6	Actress	Self - Presenter	2021
Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World TV Show	7.9	Writing	Writer(19 Episodes)	2021
Egypt's Great Mummies: Unwrapped with Bettany Hughes TV Special	7.6	Writing	Writer	2021
Ultimate Treasure Countdown TV Show	—	Actress	Self - Host(6 Episodes)	2020
A Greek Odyssey with Bettany Hughes Limited Series	7.2	Actress	Narrator/Presenter(6 Episodes)	2020
Ultimate Treasure Countdown TV Show	—	Crew	Presenter(6 Episodes)	2020
A Greek Odyssey with Bettany Hughes Limited Series	7.2	Creator	Creator	2020
Egypt's Great Treasures with Bettany Hughes TV Show	—	Actress	—(2 Episodes)	2019
The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes Limited Series	7.3	Actress	Self - Presenter(4 Episodes)	2019
The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes Limited Series	7.3	Writing	Writer(4 Episodes)	2019
Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence TV Show	7.5	Actress	Self - Presenter(3 Episodes)	2018
Epic Warrior Women TV Show	7.1	Actress	Self(4 Episodes)	2018
Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy Movie	7.1	Actress	Presenter	2018
Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy Movie	7.1	Writing	Writer	2018
Eight Days That Made Rome TV Show	7.4	Actress	—(8 Episodes)	2017
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love Movie	7.0	Actress	Presenter	2017
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love Movie	7.0	Writing	Writer	2017
Genius of the Modern World Limited Series	7.4	Actress	Self - Presenter(3 Episodes)	2016
The Greeks Limited Series	7.4	Actress	Herself(3 Episodes)	2016
Genius of the Ancient World Limited Series	7.1	Actress	Self - Presenter(3 Episodes)	2015
Apples, Pears and Paint: How to Make a Still Life Painting Movie	8.1	Actress	Self	2014
Secrets from the Sky TV Show	7.5	Actress	Self - Presenter(6 Episodes)	2014
Ancient Impossible TV Show	7.2	Actress	Self(10 Episodes)	2014
East Meets West: The Birth of Civilization TV Show	—	Actress	Narrator(4 Episodes)	2014
The Mystery of Agatha Christie, With David Suchet Movie	7.3	Actress	Self - Historian	2013
Britain's Secret Homes Limited Series	8.4	Actress	—(5 Episodes)	2013
Divine Women Limited Series	7.6	Actress	Herself - Presenter(3 Episodes)	2012
East to West TV Show	8.2	Actress	Self(7 Episodes)	2011
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World Movie	7.2	Actress	Presenter	2011
Alexandria: The Greatest City Movie	6.7	Actress	Self - Presenter	2010
Medieval Fight Book Movie	7.2	Actress	Self - Historian	2010
When the Moors Ruled in Europe Movie	7.2	Actress	—	2005
The Minotaur's Island TV Show	7.6	Actress	Narrator(2 Episodes)	2005
Helen of Troy Movie	7.2	Actress	Herself	2005
The Minoans Movie	7.7	Actress	Presenter	2004
The Spartans Limited Series	7.8	Actress	Self - Presenter(3 Episodes)	2004
The Spartans Limited Series	7.8	Writing	Writer(3 Episodes)	2004
Seven Ages of Britain Limited Series	7.8	Actress	Self - Presenter(7 Episodes)	2003

Bettany Hughes

Known For

Genius of the Modern World

Eight Days That Made Rome

The Greeks

Genius of the Ancient World

Movies & TV Credits