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Genius of the Ancient World

Buddha

BBC World News

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific

Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy. In this episode, she investigates the revolutionary ideas of the Buddha. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Bettany Hughes
Series Producer:
Rob Cowling
Executive Producer:
Mike Smith
Source: BBC Online

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