THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World  follows historian and adventurer Bettany Hughes on an exhilarating journey across three continents to investigate the world’s first travel bucket list – the original Seven Wonders. This list, written over 2,000 years ago, celebrated the boldest engineering marvels of the ancient world. 

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Colossus of Rhodes to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Bettany embarks on a mission to rediscover and rebuild these extraordinary monuments, where they once stood. Packed with stunning visuals and groundbreaking research, as well as adventures on the road, this is an unforgettable journey through time, uncovering humanity’s greatest architectural and cultural masterpieces.   

  • written and presented by: Bettany Hughes

  • producer: Sandstone Global

  • co-producer:  Xavier Rombaut – Polar Bear (BE)

  • genre: documentary series

  • country: United Kingdom / Belgium

  • year: 2025

  • duration: 3 x 45 minutes

  • broadcaster: Channel 5 (UK)

  • international sales: Keshet International

  • with the support of: Tax shelter of the Belgian federal government via Shelter Prod

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