Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes: Season 1, Episode 1

1 - 1: The Great Pyramid at Giza and The Lighthouse of Alexandria

The historian travels across three continents as she follows in the footsteps of warriors, pilgrims, emperors and tourists by visiting the sites of the most notable structures of antiquity. She begins her journey in Egypt at the Great Pyramid of Giza, with cutting-edge graphics showing it in its original, glistening glory, before sailing up the Nile to Alexandria, site of the legendary Pharos lighthouse.