Genius of the Ancient World
Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China, profiling Buddha, Socrates and Confucius, the three greatest thinkers of antiquity.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Documentary
Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China, profiling Buddha, Socrates and Confucius, the three greatest thinkers of antiquity.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Buddha
58 mins
Born into privilege and luxury, Prince Siddhārtha Gautama left home after seeing the suffering of others outside the palace. Traveling throughout India, Buddha challenged the caste system and experimented with various methods to achieving enlightenment.
Episode 2
Socrates
58 mins
Bettany Hughes visits Greece to learn more about the life, ideas and eventual execution of Socrates, one of history's finest philosophers.
Episode 3
Confucius
58 mins
Born into one of the most advanced societies in the world, Confucius became entranced by ancient Chinese ritual at an early age. Looking to the past to solve the problems of the present, Confucius promoted etiquette, order, and the importance of family.
