Bettany Hughes | |
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Born | May 1967 (age 57) Oxford, England |
Education | Notting Hill and Ealing High School |
Alma mater | St Hilda's College, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Broadcaster and writer |
Known for | Television history; radio broadcasting; author |
Spouse | Adrian Evans |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Peter Hughes, Erica Hughes |
Relatives | Simon Hughes (brother) |
Website | bettanyhughes |
Bettany Mary Hughes OBE FSA (born May 1967)[1][2] 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.