Bettany Hughes has been a fixture on British television for over two decades. The 56-year-old historian and television presenter has particular expertise in ancient times and is a sought-after speaker. She has written several successful books, since her first…Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore—has his most recent, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: An Extraordinary New Journey Through History's Greatest Treasuresreleased April 23.
Hughes lives in London but spends much of the year abroad, flying around 75,000 miles in the air. His preferred carrier is SriLankan Airlines, a holdover from filming a show focused on the ancient Buddhist world. “We had a lot of delayed flights, and every time there was a delayed flight, they helped us out by offering us a delicious cup of ginger tea in a silver teapot,” she says. “Even when I was traveling in economy class, they took care of me. »
