Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes
The professor, seasoned adventurer, author and historian - alongside local experts and academics - guides viewers through her curated selection of the treasures of India.
2 Episodes
E01 The North
Bettany Hughesโ first stop, in the holy city of Varanasi, is a particularly emotional experience because itโs an opportunity to honor her late mother in a ceremony of remembrance. She uncovers a lesser-known aspect of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, which is also associated with loss, since it was built to house the tomb of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahanโs wife.
July 9, 2023
E02 The South
Bettany Hughes takes a train up into the Nigri mountains to meet the women of the indigenous Toda people. At a thousand-year-old temple in Thanjavur, Hughes sees the local sculptors using traditional techniques to create the stunning Chola bronzes.
July 16, 2023