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Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes is a historian, broadcaster, and bestselling author whose work brings the ancient world vividly to life. Celebrated for her dynamic storytelling, she has written and presented landmark documentaries for the BBC and PBS, exploring everything from Greek and Roman history to the rise of Byzantium and the journeys of iconic figures across the Mediterranean. Her books, including Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities and The Hemlock Cup, combine meticulous scholarship with narrative flair, making complex histories accessible and compelling. A passionate advocate for cultural understanding, Hughes blends her expertise with a gift for storytelling, inviting audiences to experience the past as a living, breathing world.
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Who Owns a Life?
Who gets to tell whose story? Vaseem Khan, Ali AlShaali and Bettany Hughes explore cultural identity, history, and authorship in a powerful discussion on storytelling, truth, and the ethics of representation.
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75.00 AED
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Bettany Hughes: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Join bestselling historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes as she uncovers the secrets of the seven greatest monuments of the ancient world.
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75.00 AED
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A Historian's Guide to Surviving the 21st Century
What can the past teach us about today’s and tomorrow's crises? Historians Peter Frankopan and Bettany Hughes explore how history can guide a smarter, more resilient future.
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50.00 AED
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