Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World

Season 1 Episode 5: Istanbul

The historian visits a dig in Istanbul containing artefacts from multiple eras, and follows in the footsteps of one of her heroes, Byzantine empress Theodora. She visits the restoration of the 6th-century Basilica Cistern, a marble-columned water reservoir under the city's streets, Topkapi Palace, and Europe's largest wooden building, Prinkipo Orphanage, which was once home to more than 1000 children.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

4

Episodes:

26

Cast:

Bettany Hughes

Quality:

HD

Duration:

47 min

First Air:

2021

Rating:

6.5