Exploring India with Bettany Hughes

Rete:Channel 4

Avventura Viaggio

Episodio Precedente

S01E02 - "The South"

Andato in onda il Jul 16, 2023, 7:00 PM

Prossimo Episodio

Sconosciuto

Descrizione

Seasoned adventurer, author and historian, Professor Bettany Hughes, alongside local experts and academics, takes viewers through her curated selection of Indian treasures.Travelling through this diverse country from North to South, through stunning countryside and spectacular cities, she discovers the fascinating past of this epically beautiful sub-continent. Bettany journeys through temples and palaces, exploring the latest finds in vast archaeological sites, immersing herself in local festivals and traditions, to reveal the histories and traditions that make India unique.

Dettagli

Stato: In Corso
Lingua: English
Durata: 60 min
Prima TV: July 9, 2023
Programmazione: Sunday alle 20:00

Link Esterni

Episodi (1 Stagione · 2 Episodi)

The North

A journey through the greatest archaeological, architectural and cultural treasures of the Indian subcontinent, starting in the holy city of Varanasi. Bettany is invited to take part in a ceremony to honour her recently departed mother. Embedding herself further into the spiritual worlds of India, Bettany heads to New Delhi to experience celebrations of Sufism and uncover the story of one of India's greatest rulers, Akbar the Great.

Jul 9, 2023

60 min

The South

Bettany travels to Thanjavur, also known at Tanjore, which was once the capital of the Chola empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in world history. She explores the 10th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple, before taking the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, an outstanding example of an innovative transportation system built through uneven and challenging terrain. Bettany's adventure in the Malabar Coast finishes aboard one of Kerala's famous houseboats.

Jul 16, 2023

60 min