Dawn of Civilisations • 2026 • 2 episodes • 1h:32m

Renowned historian Bettany Hughes goes in search of the dawn of civilisations, embarking on an epic journey across ancient Anatolia, modern-day Türkiye. This is the story of where it all began.

46:55

Part 1

From Ephesus to Cappadocia, from Ani to Divrigi, and from the world's first societies and weapons to the birth of myths and empires, this is the story of where it all began

S1E1 • 2026 • History

46:57

Part 2

Bettany goes way back in time, where myth and historical reality blend - to Sardis and to Gordion, home of King Midas, the man with the golden touch

S1E2 • 2026 • History