1. Croatia: Gifts of The Sea

Around coastal Croatia, Bettany explores the wonders of Korčula, Dubrovnik and Split, from Diocletian's palace and legends of Richard the Lionheart to sampling the local oysters

2. Uzbekistan: The Golden Road

From Samarkand and the heart of the silk road, Bettany journeys through Uzbekistan, uncovering new finds and encountering ancient sun worship and Zoroastrian funeral rites

3. Bulgaria, Land of Roses

Bettany explores underwater ruins and prehistoric paintings in Bulgaria, and visits remnants of the Roman and Ottoman eras and a festival celebrating Thracian heritage and the damask rose.

4. Switzerland: Stories Through Time

In the land of 10,000 mountains, Bettany explores Alpine legends, ancient clocks in Bern, William Tell, Lake Lucerne and cheese making in Gstaad.

6. Oman: Shaped by the Sea

In Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, Bettany investigates an ancient cold case and the life of a ‘Desert Lord’ - with camel markets, Bedu traditions and signs of sailors from 8000 years ago.

7. Hidden Estonia: Land of Fire and Ice

In Estonia, Bettany meets a prehistoric teen, explores a 16th-century shipwreck, visits a mystical sauna and tries a viper-infused spirit and Christmas in January.