From underground worlds and surprises beneath the sea to concealed architectural masterpieces, forgotten histories and enduring traditions, each episode reveals surprising stories that sometimes even the locals rarely know.
With privileged access and an adventurous spirit, Bettany uncovers remarkable places, extraordinary characters and mysteries that have shaped each city. Revealing what is hidden in plain sight, she offers a fresh perspective on these iconic destinations and the secrets that continue to influence them today in unexpected ways.
ATHENS
For Bettany, Athens is a city that has called her back for nearly four decades, where ghosts of the past are everywhere and you seem to step on history wherever you go. Using rare nineteenth-century photographs as her guide, she uncovers the hidden stories woven through the bustling capital, revealing how dramatically Athens has transformed into a modern metropolis in just the last century.
STOCKHOLM
Bettany travels to Stockholm, Sweden’s spectacular capital spread across 14 islands, where water and history are inseparable.
DUBROVNIK
Bettany visits Dubrovnik – the "Pearl of the Adriatic" - arriving aboard a 16th-century galleon, kicking off a vibrant exploration of this magnificent Croatian jewel.
VALLETTA
Bettany travels to Valletta, the fortified capital of Malta, to uncover the hidden secrets of one of Europe’s smallest yet most remarkable cities.
SOFIA
Bettany heads to Sofia, Bulgaria’s captivating capital, where thousands of years of history hide in plain sight, in a city where East meets West and past meets present.
DUBLIN
Dublin is a city built on stories, from its Viking beginnings and ancient waterways to the writers, rebels, musicians and ordinary Dubliners who have shaped its identity.