Greek Island Odyssey

Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.

Format
TV
Episodes
6
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
6
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 12, 2020
Season
2020
Average Score
76%
Mean Score
76%
Ratings
4
Popularity
4
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
SandStone Global Productions, Channel 4 Television, 5
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Country
GB

Tags

greece50%mythology50%greek mythology50%interview50%ancient greece50%greek island50%greek history50%based on myths, legends or folklore50%historic site50%bronze age50%legendary creature50%historical documentary50%

Description

Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.

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Japanese

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