Snapchat’s AR Studio Paris has collaborated with historian and adventurer Bettany Hughes OBE and SandStone Global Productions to launch a new series, “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with Bettany Hughes.” The program will air on Channel 5 in the UK.
The series features Hughes as she visits ancient sites across Greece, Egypt, and Turkey to examine the Seven Wonders. Through augmented reality (AR) technology developed by Snap, viewers can scan an on-screen QR code with their phones to virtually explore historical monuments such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon from home.
Bettany Hughes said: “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.”
The first episode will premiere at 6.30pm BST on August 2nd and will be available for weekly streaming on My 5. For those outside the UK, AR experiences related to each wonder are accessible via https://www.sandstoneglobal.com/seven-wonders-ar.
