Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World
Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice
Season 4 Episode 7 of 7
Bettany's journey into Estonia's rich history begins in a lab where archaeology and genetics intersect to reveal a portrait of a prehistoric teen derived from a 10,000-year-old piece of chewed tar. Bettany immerses herself in the traditions of an Orthodox community that maintains ancient pre-Christian beliefs, explores Estonia's underwater heritage, and wraps up the trip with a mystical smoke sauna and a taste of a viper-infused spirit
Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World airs on Channel 4 +1 at 8:00 PM, Saturday 22 November. (Finale, series, subtitles, audio description, new.)
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Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
Bettany Hughes
Presenter
Olivia Hansen
Producer
Anna Thomson
Series Producer
Shula Subramaniam
Series Producer