Snapchat’s AR Studio Paris has collaborated with historian and adventurer Bettany Hughes OBE and SandStone Global Productions to launch a new television series, “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes.” The program will air on Channel 5 in the UK.
The series follows Hughes as she travels across Greece, Egypt, and Turkey to explore the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Using Snap’s augmented reality technology, viewers can experience these historical sites from their homes by scanning an on-screen QR code during the broadcast. This feature allows users to virtually visit locations such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The show is scheduled to premiere on Channel 5 at 6:30 p.m. BST on August 2, with weekly episodes available for streaming on My 5. International audiences can access augmented reality experiences related to each wonder through SandStone Global Productions’ website at https://www.sandstoneglobal.com/seven-wonders-ar.
“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.”
