Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World - Season 4
1 - Croatia: Gifts of The Sea
Air Date: October 11, 2025
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
2 - Uzbekistan: The Golden Road
Air Date: October 18, 2025
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
3 - Bulgaria, Land of Roses
Air Date: October 25, 2025
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.
4 - Switzerland: Stories Through Time
Air Date: November 1, 2025
In the land of 10,000 mountains, Bettany explores Alpine legends, ancient clocks in Bern, William Tell, Lake Lucerne and cheese making in Gstaad.
5 - Rhodes: Island of Light
Air Date: November 8, 2025
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.
6 - Oman: Shaped by the Sea
Air Date: November 15, 2025
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.
7 - Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice
Air Date: November 22, 2025
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.