Apr 27, 2020 · 44m
Professor Bettany Hughes meets the Egyptologists solving a 3,000-year-old murder mystery and visits the temple walls that tell the story of Cleopatra.
Ultimate Treasure Countdown
Unearthing the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs.
Season 1 Episodes
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Apr 27, 2020 · 44m
Professor Bettany Hughes unearths the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs.
May 4, 2020 · 44m
Professor Bettany Hughes returns to explore the treasures of the iconic and tragic city of Pompeii.
May 11, 2020 · 44m
Professor Bettany Hughes explores the iconic and tragic city of Pompeii — an entire Roman city, buried in disaster but preserved for the rest of time.
May 18, 2020 · 44m
Professor Bettany Hughes visits the temple walls that tell the story of Egypt’s final female pharaoh — Cleopatra.
May 25, 2020 · 44m
Professor Bettany Hughes ventures to unearth the golden treasures of the pharaohs and the epic monuments they built for their spiritual afterlives.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Ultimate Treasure Countdown Season 1 premiere?
Ultimate Treasure Countdown Season 1 premiered on April 27, 2020.
How many episodes are in Ultimate Treasure Countdown Season 1?
Ultimate Treasure Countdown Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Ultimate Treasure Countdown Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Story of Cleopatra". It aired on April 27, 2020.
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