1x2 Colossus of Rhodes/Statue of Zeus

8/9/2025•44 min•The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes

Season 1 Episodes

3 episodes

Season:

44 min

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.

44 min

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

44 min

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