Genius of the Ancient World
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Wed, Aug 5, 2015
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Confucius”
Bettany Hughes visits China on the trail of Confucius, a great sage of Chinese history.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Cowling
Rob Cowling
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Rob Cowling
Director
Rob Cowling
Producer
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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?
Genius of the Ancient World comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Genius of the Ancient World?
Key cast members in Genius of the Ancient World include Bettany Hughes.
Who created or directed Genius of the Ancient World?
Genius of the Ancient World was developed and directed by Rob Cowling.