1 Season
6 Episode
Greek Island Odyssey - Season 1
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.
- Year: 2020
- Country: Greece
- Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
- Studio: Channel 5
- Keyword: 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
- Director: Bettany Hughes
- Cast: Bettany Hughes