The historian reveals the pivotal moments and groundbreaking achievements of the ancient Egyptians as she explores one of the world's oldest and greatest civilisations. She travels from the mouth of the Nile in the north of the country to the shores of Lake Nasser in the far south, along the way visiting the Great Sphinx, the original location of the Rosetta Stone, the Valley of the Kings, and the Great Pyramid at Giza.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettany Hughes | Host | Presenter |