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Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes

"‘It’s not just the what and the how, but the why,’ explains Hughes. ‘I’m asking: “Why do these beautiful places matter?”’"

The professor, seasoned adventurer, author and historian - alongside local experts and academics - guides viewers through her curated selection of the treasures of India.

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Returning Series

Original Name

Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes

First Air Date

July 9, 2023

Last Air Date

July 16, 2023

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

SandStone Global Productions

Networks

Channel 4

The South
S01E02

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.

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