Bettany Hughes

1968 -

photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

country of citizenship: United Kingdom

native language: English

languages spoken, written or signed: English

educated at: St Hilda's College, Notting Hill and Ealing High School

occupation: historian, classical scholar, television presenter, university teacher

award received: BBC 100 Women, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

official website: www.bettanyhughes.co.uk

Bettany Mary Hughes (born May 1967) 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. Source: Wikipedia (en)