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Bettany Hughes

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English popular historian, author, and broadcaster

United KingdomWritersBorn 1968 · age 58
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Bettany Hughes is an English historian, author, and broadcaster, specialising in classical history. Her published books cover classical antiquity and myth, and the history of Istanbul. She is active in efforts to encourage the teaching of the classics in UK state schools. Hughes was appointed OBE in 2019.

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Hughes speaking with Ralph Jackson (Curator of Romano-British Collections at the British Museum) during filming of Britain's Secret Treasures at the British MuseumHughes speaking with Ralph Jackson (Curator of Romano-British Collections at the British Museum) during filming of Britain's Secret Treasures at the British Museum

Awards 4

2013BBC 100 Women
2012Medlicott Medal
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1968 · age 58
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21 languages

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