Greek Island Odyssey

Overview

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.

Created by Bettany Hughes

Network

• 5

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Bettany Hughes

  Narrator/Presenter

  6 eps

Themes

• greece
• mythology
• greek mythology
• interview
• ancient greece
• greek island
• greek history
• based on myths, legends or folklore
• historic site
• bronze age
• legendary creature
• historical documentary

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