Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World
Rhodes: Island of Light
Season 4 Episode 5
On a journey across the Greek island of Rhodes, Bettany visits a remote ancient settlement in the mountains, home to a vast necropolis and acropolis with over 500 tombs dating back to the 7th century BCE. She also examines the impact of the Knights of St John, a military monastic order that transformed Rhodes into a medieval stronghold, attends a traditional carnival, and visits the oldest in Greece
Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World airs on Channel 4 HD at 7:00 PM, Saturday 8 November. (Subtitles, new, audio description.)
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