Series
Bettany Hughes' Voices of the Dead
Documentary
A forensic dig into history's most enduring mysteries. In Voices of the Dead, Professor Bettany Hughes leads a forensic investigation into some of the most enduring mysteries of the ancient world and brings viewers face-to-face with the extraordinary people of the past she unearths along the way.
Starting playback may open a sponsored page in a new tab. You can return here to watch.
Seasons & episodes
A forensic dig into history's most enduring mysteries. In Voices of the Dead, Professor Bettany Hughes leads a forensic investigation into some of the most enduring mysteries of the ancient world and brings viewers face-to-face with the extraordinary people of the past she unearths along the way.
- 1Secrets of Tutankhamun7 Nov 2022 · 60mBettany uncovers disturbing evidence for the murder of Tutankhamun's mother. She reveals new evidence about the malaria that he suffered and the crippling condition of his feet. Analysis of his facial bones provides a fascinating insight into his voice.
- 2Vesuvius Edge of Disaster7 Nov 2022 · 60m79 AD. Mount Vesuvius is about to blow. Bettany follows the fate of five victims: a small boy, a soldier, a pregnant woman a slave and a caretaker. Bettany forensically pieces together their final 24 hours, leading to the eruption.
- 3Vesuvius Eruption7 Nov 2022 · 60mUsing the latest geological and forensic research, Bettany reveals a blow-by-blow sequence of events as Vesuvius erupts, culminating in the tragic and shocking deaths of our characters and the violent destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Details
- Created by
- Bettany Hughes
- First aired
- 7 Nov 2022
- Last aired
- 7 Nov 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- 5
- Episodes
- 3
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
Bettany HughesHerself
