Friday, 18:55

Bettany Hughes' Lost Worlds: Nabataeans

Bettany Hughes is on a mission to understand the secret behind the success of the Nabataeans. The glorious tombs of their cities like Ancient Hegra in AlUla, Saudi Arabia are proof of a rich kingdom. Following ancient routes from Oman, across the Red Sea, into Greece and Italy, Bettany discovers their ancient monopoly on a prized luxury: incense.