Bettany Hughes Voices of the Dead

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Bettany Hughes Voices of the Dead • Season 1

3 Episodes

  • Secrets of Tutankhamun
    E1
    Secrets of TutankhamunBettany 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.
  • Vesuvius Edge of Disaster
    E2
    Vesuvius Edge of Disaster79 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.
  • Vesuvius Eruption
    E3
    Vesuvius EruptionUsing 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Bettany HughesHerself

 

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