Around the World in 80 Treasures

2005 TV-G 1 Season

Join Dan Cruickshank as he takes a global tour of the most breathtaking treasures.

Directed by: Tim Dunn

Genre: Documentary · Travel · Documentary Series · Documentary · Travel · Documentary Series

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10 Episodes

1 - Peru to Brazil 1 h

Dan Cruickshank embarks on an epic world tour to witness the world's greatest treasures.

2 - Mexico to America 1 h

Dan Cruickshank travels from Mayan tombs to the Statue of Liberty.

3 - Australia to Cambodia 1 h

Dan discovers some Australian erotic cave paintings.

4 - Japan to China 1 h

Dan Cruickshank marvels at the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta army.

5 - India to Sri Lanka 1 h

In Calcutta, Dan Cruickshank tangles with a ten-armed naked goddess.

6 - Uzbekistan 1 h

Dan Cruickshank visits the Trading Domes of Uzbekistan before moving on to Damascus.

7 - Jordan to Ethiopia 1 h

Dan goes in search of the Ark of the Covenant.

8 - Mali to Egypt 1 h

Dan explores the Djenne Mosque in Mali.

9 - Turkey to Germany 1 h

Dan hunts down some Byzantine treasures in Istanbul.

10 - Bosnia to Germany and Home 1 h

On the last leg of his globetrotting expedition Dan visits the Parthenon in Athens.

Join Dan Cruickshank as he takes a global tour of the most breathtaking treasures man has ever created. From the exquisite castles of Japan to the Nasca line in Peru, from Persepolis in Iran to the Palace of Versailles in France, this is your chance to share in the expressive beauty of man's creative powers.

Directed by: Tim Dunn

Genre: Documentary · Travel · Documentary Series · Documentary · Travel · Documentary Series

Languages: English
Partner BBC Learning