Having studied the Classical world for 30 years, English historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes has repeatedly come across references to the enigmatic lands of Nabataea. World-famous Petra was the Nabataean capital, but many visitors are unaware it was just one city in a vast trading empire. Now Bettany is on a mission to discover their world and answer the question: who are the Nabataeans? Her journey takes her to AlUla in Saudi Arabia, known for its monumental tombs and fascinating rock formations; she also traces the Nabataeans' global trade network through Jordan, Greece, and Oman. With exclusive access to astonishing new archaeological research and a network of renowned specialists revealing new finds, Bettany uncovers the Nabataeans' sensational story.