Bettany Hughes: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
ABOUT THE SHOW
Famed classicist Bettany Hughes takes readers on a fabulous sightseeing tour of antiquity, from the pyramids of Egypt to the semi-mythological Gardens of Babylon. Considering the reverence the ancients had for these extraordinary sites, and the enduring fascination they’ve exerted throughout history, Hughes delivers a tour de force that will make you see the ancient world from an entirely new perspective.
Supported by the Taylor Family
PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bettany Hughes is an award-winning historian, author and broadcaster. Her previous books include Venus and Aphrodite (shortlisted for the Runciman Award), Istanbul (a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Runciman Award), The Hemlock Cup (a New York Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Writers Guild award) and Helen Of Troy. All her books have been translated into multiple languages. She has made many documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, PBS, National Geographic, ABC and the Discovery and History channels. Bettany has been a Professor at the New College of Humanities and Research Fellow at King’s College London. She has been honoured with numerous awards including the Medlicott Medal for services to history, Europe’s Cultural Heritage Prize and an OBE for services to history.
Kate Evans is the co-host (with Cassie McCullagh) of ABC Radio National’s weekly review program, The Bookshelf; and is part of the ABC’s new yearly Top 100 Books countdown; as well as writing regular reviews and essays and appearing on TV as a critic. She also regularly interviews writers onstage, and has a PhD in cultural history.
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Suitable for 15+
18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a vaild ticket
Contains adult themes
Contains coarse language
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bettany Hughes is an award-winning historian, author and broadcaster. Her previous books include Venus and Aphrodite (shortlisted for the Runciman Award), Istanbul (a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Runciman Award), The Hemlock Cup (a New York Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Writers Guild award) and Helen Of Troy. All her books have been translated into multiple languages. She has made many documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, PBS, National Geographic, ABC and the Discovery and History channels. Bettany has been a Professor at the New College of Humanities and Research Fellow at King’s College London. She has been honoured with numerous awards including the Medlicott Medal for services to history, Europe’s Cultural Heritage Prize and an OBE for services to history.
Kate Evans is the co-host (with Cassie McCullagh) of ABC Radio National’s weekly review program, The Bookshelf; and is part of the ABC’s new yearly Top 100 Books countdown; as well as writing regular reviews and essays and appearing on TV as a critic. She also regularly interviews writers onstage, and has a PhD in cultural history.
