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Genius of the Ancient World (2015)

Documentary

Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.

First Air Date
August 5, 2015
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
6.7/10 (12 votes)

Cast: Bettany Hughes

Network: BBC Four
Production: BBC, BBC Open University Production Centre, BBC Religion & Ethics Production Salford
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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

2015

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Genius of the Ancient World

Genius of the Ancient World

Documentary
6.7
60 min
2015

Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.

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BBC FourBBC Four
Show Information
StatusEnded
TypeDocumentary
First Aired8/5/2015
Last Aired8/19/2015
Seasons1
Episodes3
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
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1

Seasons

3

Episodes

60m

Per Episode

2015

First Aired

Languages

en

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Bettany Hughes

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Seasons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genius of the Ancient World about?▾

Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.

How many seasons does Genius of the Ancient World have?▾

1

How many episodes does Genius of the Ancient World have?▾

3

Is Genius of the Ancient World still running?▾

No, it ended in 2015.

When did Genius of the Ancient World first air?▾

August 5, 2015

Who stars in Genius of the Ancient World?▾

Bettany Hughes

What genre is Genius of the Ancient World?▾

Documentary

Where can I watch Genius of the Ancient World?▾

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