Bettany Hughes
1967
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Biography
Bettany Hughes is a British historian, author, and broadcaster known for her work on ancient civilizations and cultures. She has written and presented numerous documentaries and TV series focusing on subjects such as classical history, archaeology, and mythology. Hughes is a research fellow at King's College London and has published several books exploring the history of ancient Greece, Rome, and Istanbul.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The truth about material well-being is that it shows no hurry to spread itself. Poverty is swift; money is slow.
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Books are like paper moons; every reader has his or her own universe.
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We are all born equal, but we do not all develop equal opportunities.
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History is not a zero-sum game; the more we share it, the more we have.
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Civilization is an ongoing conversation that often includes the unspoken.