A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...

Historian Bettany Hughes explores why Britain became part of the Roman Empire in 43AD and what it was like for the soldiers, women and the children who lived here at this time.

Back to top Should women be priests? videoShould women be priests? Bettany Hughes outlines the background to the debate on whether women can be priests or bishops. St. Augustine and the concept of ...

Bettany Hughes lifts the lid on the most remarkable treasures of civilisation to investigate the story of humanity. In Jordan, Bettany explores the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash and journeys ...

In Jordan, Bettany explores the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash and journeys to three biblical sites: `Bethany Beyond the Jordan', the Dead Sea and Machaerus, where John the Baptist was ...

Bettany uncovers a society that grew rich by selling copper. She visits the crowning glory of Bronze Age Oman as she and the team explore the mysterious 5000-year-old beehive-shaped tombs.

Photo credit: Chicago Public Library’s Thomas Hughes Children’s Library inside the Harold Washington Library Center, (c) City of Chicago Libraries aren’t just for borrowing books anymore — especially ...