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Genius of the Ancient World

A renowned historian travels to India, Greece, and China to delve into the lives and legacies of influential thinkers, including the founder of Buddhism, Plato's mentor, and a Chinese philosopher who significantly shaped East Asian thought.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Buddha

1. Buddha

Aired: Aug 5, 2015

Buddha's Journey Across India

Episode 2 Socrates

2. Socrates

Aired: Aug 12, 2015

In this episode, historian Bettany Hughes delves into the life and legacy of ...

Episode 3 Confucius

3. Confucius

Aired: Aug 19, 2015

In the next episode, Confucius delves into ancient Chinese rituals to uncover...

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Info about Genius of the Ancient World

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Countries: China, Greece, India

Genres:Documentary, History