Bettany Hughes on Istanbul and why history matters | The InnerView

Bettany Hughes joins Imran Garda for a stroll around Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet Square as they discuss what the unique monuments of the ancient hippodrome tell us about this great city’s history, her love for the city and why history matters now more than ever.
Hughes is an award-winning historian, broadcaster and author of the bestselling book, "Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities."
0:00 Intro
01:14 Hippodrome of Constantinople
02:34 The Nika riots
05:30 Parallels in history and current events
07:43 On being a historian
09:57 The Obelisk of Theodosius
12:43 The city that loves its past
13:33 The Fourth Crusade
14:50 What does the Serpent Column represent? (Shift in the world's power base)
16:45 "No one wants to be lectured by a woman"
18:50 Putting a tag on historians
19:47 Poor cousin to the Obelisk of Theodosius - The Walled Obelisk
21:51 The Byzantine legacy
23:10 Istanbul under Ottoman rule
24:36 How Leonardo Da Vinci was rejected by Sultan Bayezid II
25:36 Why is history important in the modern age?
Credits:
02:10 - 02:22 - Artwork: Circus Maximus, by Enrico Marini
00:14 - 00:37 - Footage provided by SandStone Global Productions
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[@furorbarbaricum9109]

Intelligence, beauty and charm. What a fascinating woman Bettany Hughes is...

[@markaurelius3119]

And boobs 😂

[@LuiWallentinGttler]

Good walk and talk. I like that Imrans style of interviewing. Keeps it light but with intelligent questions. And Bettany is always such an engaging teller of stories in history.

[@suzu3006]

I love her!

[@jilladams7573]

I've always wanted to go see Bettany give a live talk, so far no luck, but I'll keep trying. She's amazing!

[@ZbyszekBentyn]

Dear Bettany I love your movies. Please do more in Turkey. Your imagination, knowledge + Turkey historical riches is a recipe for success. I must buy your book. All the best.

[@oneworld3988]

❤❤❤

[@marckriesel3067]

Good Moderation Good lady ❤☕️

[@AnthonyD-yy2in]

As a Muslim man, this would be a fine city to visit in the future.

[@user-ry7we3yx6r]

🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@woofinenigma]

Wtf that man in the purple shirt ,..has tried to disgrace you..all I can say ,😊 is ...I am proud of your contribution to forwarding history you are a veryl learned person thankyou. You are both entertaining ....and gorgeous best of luck

[@izzahcardia8764]

she really loves instanbul

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

nice cover

[@pendleburyable]

Unfortunately not enough people watching Bettany,the world in2024 is totally unhinged,starting with very young people.

[@normanstratford9329]

I think that the BBC story writers tries to rewrite history and embellishes with a modern balance, and not the white Anglo Saxon white. Some people believe that the past is rewritten by the overall winner in history after battle to make it sound conducive and acceptable.

[@sabasajid9280]

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[@kimothemo]

I cant focus

[@Obaida111]

i wish to visit the city, capital of Mehmet Al Fatih, conquered by him and inspired by the famous prophecy of beloved prophet Mohammad (pbuh).

[@jambudvipi]

Armenian Genocide 😢