Bettany Hughes

Bettany Hughes, 58 years old, is a British author specializing in classical history. Born in London, England, on May 14, 1968, she grew up in west London as the daughter of actor Peter Hughes and sister of cricketer Simon Hughes. She attended Notting Hill and Ealing High School on a bursary, then earned a degree in ancient and modern history from St Hilda's College, Oxford, on an entrance scholarship.

Hughes is married to Adrian Evans, who served as Pageant Master for the 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. They have two children. Currently, she holds roles as a visiting research fellow at King's College London, a tutor for Cambridge University's Institute of Continuing Education, an honorary fellow at Cardiff University, and an honorary doctorate from the University of York. She stands 5'9" with a chubby build and black hair.