Greek Island Odyssey
2020•TV-PG•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•7.6•Ended
DocumentaryWar & Politics
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.
Creator
Bettany Hughes
Network
5
Origin
GB
Cast
Bettany Hughes
Narrator/Presenter
Episodes
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