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Around the World in 80 Treasures

Documentary series presented by Dan Cruickshank revealing the most beautiful and precious things in the world

Series 1: 1. Peru to Brazil (59 mins)

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  • Series 1: 10. Homeward Bound
    Dan Cruickshank's final journey begins with Mostar in Bosnia and its famous bridge.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 9. Turkey to Germany
    Dan Cruickshank visits Turkey, Russia, Poland and Germany.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 8. Mali to Egypt
    Dan Cruickshank's journey reaches new heights of discomfort in the heat of the desert.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 7. Jordan to Ethiopia
    Dan Cruickshank goes in search of the Ark of the Covenant.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 6. Uzbekistan to Syria
    Dan Cruickshank visits the Trading Domes of Bukhara before moving on to Damascus.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 5. India to Sri Lanka
    In Calcutta, Dan Cruickshank tangles with a ten-armed naked goddess.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 4. Japan to China
    Dan Cruickshank marvels at the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 3. Australia to Cambodia
    Dan Cruickshank unearths termite mounds and cave paintings in the Australian outback.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 2. Mexico to America
    Dan Cruickshank travels from ancient Mayan tombs to the Statue of Liberty.
    59 mins
  • Series 1: 1. Peru to Brazil
    Dan Cruickshank looks for man-made treasures in Brazil, Peru and on Easter Island.
    59 mins
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