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Rob Cowling
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Bettany Hughes
As Self - Presenter

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In this documentary series, historian Bettany Hughes embarks on a journey to three ancient civilizations - India,s Greece, and China - to explore the lives and times of three influential philosophers - Buddha, Socrates, and Confucius. Through her travels, she uncovers the cultural and historical contexts in which these thinkers lived, and examines the impact of their ideas on the world today. Along the way, she encounters fascinating stories, artifacts, and insights that reveal the human side of these legendary figures, and challenges our assumptions about the past. Join Bettany Hughes on her quest to understand the genius of the ancient world.

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