Journey Through Time
Snap Brings Seven Wonders of the Ancient World With Bettany Hughes to Life in Augmented Reality Experience
Snapchat’s AR Studio Paris has partnered with renowned historian and adventurer Bettany Hughes OBE and production company SandStone Global Productions for the launch of new series, "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes."
Ever dreamt of exploring the Great Pyramid of Giza or strolling through the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Thanks to Snap’s AR tech, people can bring these extraordinary monuments to life right in the comfort of their homes.
Airing on Channel 5 in the UK, the series follows Bettany Hughes OBE across three continents to investigate the Seven Wonders, traveling to ancient locations across Greece, Egypt, and Turkey to meticulously re-examine the 2,200-year-old "bucket list." By simply scanning an on-screen QR code with their phones, viewers will be able to virtually travel to moments in time to explore, learn, and see these sites. From traveling to Egypt’s Old Kingdom to check out the Giza Pyramids to seeing the beautiful Hanging Gardens of Babylon — people will be able to explore these awe-inspiring sites in Augmented Reality.
The series premiers on Channel 5 at 6.30pm BST on 2nd August and will be streaming weekly on My 5. For viewers outside the UK, they can visit https://www.sandstoneglobal.com/seven-wonders-ar to discover each wonder in AR.
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