
Bettany Hughes goes to Alexandria, Egypt, too look at one of the great cities of history. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the intellectual and culture hubs of the world. It was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the immense Library of Alexandria.... (Full plot summary below)
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Bettany Hughes goes to Alexandria, Egypt, too look at one of the great cities of history. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the intellectual and culture hubs of the world. It was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the immense Library of Alexandria.
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| User ReviewByron BUses several clips from Alejandro Amenábar's Agora of 2009 to illustrate life in ancient Alexandria. Bettany Hughes, who has hosted many TV documentaries of a historical nature, travels around modern Alexandria talking to experts of various disciplines. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these experts were also consultants for Agora. It is an informative and quick moving history lesson. |