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Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes episode 1

Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes episode 1

Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes episode 1: The historian and classicist explore Greece from the time of the Ancients up to the present day.     She begins by exploring a graveyard of ancient shipwrecks in the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, then enjoys the tradition of a warm welcome on the island of Chios. Next, Bettany heads to […]

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Julia Bradbury's Icelandic Walk

Julia Bradbury’s Icelandic Walk

Julia Bradbury’s Icelandic Walk: Julia Bradbury heads for Iceland to embark on the toughest walk of her life. Her challenge is to walk the 60 kilometres of Iceland’s most famous hiking route, a trail that just happens to end at the unpronounceable volcano that brought air traffic across Europe to a standstill in 2010.     With the help of

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Voyages of Discovery episode 4 - The Figure of the Earth

Voyages of Discovery episode 4 – The Figure of the Earth

Voyages of Discovery episode 4 – The Figure of the Earth: Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen who couldnt stand each other, yet set off on an eight-year scientific mission in one of the most hostile places on the planet. Their plan, to settle an international row by measuring the shape of the planet, took them to

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Voyages of Discovery episode 3 - Ice King

Voyages of Discovery episode 3 – Ice King

Voyages of Discovery episode 3 – Ice King: Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of his hero Fridjtof Nansen who, in 1892, announced a daring plan to be first to the North Pole, an idea considered so off-the-wall that no scientist would volunteer to join him on a venture they believed was nothing short of suicide.     He allowed

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Voyages of Discovery episode 2 - The Making of Captain Cook

Voyages of Discovery episode 2 – The Making of Captain Cook

Voyages of Discovery episode 2 – The Making of Captain Cook: Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of one of the greatest ever sea adventures, which transformed Captain James Cook into a national hero and dramatically changed the course of history.     Two and a half centuries later, Captain Cook is still a household name, but his achievements are

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Voyages of Discovery episode 1 - Circumnavigation

Voyages of Discovery episode 1 – Circumnavigation

Voyages of Discovery episode 1 – Circumnavigation: Explorer Paul Rose reveals the real story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world.     Ferdinand Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the riches of the Spice Islands. But, contrary to popular perception, he never reached them. Rose explains the dramatic sequence of events that

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 6 - Chios

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 6 – Chios

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 6 – Chios: In the final episode of her Greek odyssey Julia reaches her ultimate destination – the island of Chios – where her family’s story began. This week she’s joined by her mother Chrissi and together they explore the home of their ancestors.     In search of the fascinating history of

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 5 - Rhodes and Symi

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 5 – Rhodes and Symi

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 5 – Rhodes and Symi: This episode, Julia arrives in the Dodecanese, a far-flung group of islands at the gateway between Europe and the East. In the medieval capital of Rhodes she uncovers a treasure of trove of Byzantine Art and has masterclass in painting historic frescoes.     Travelling inland to the

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 4 - Sporades

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 4 – Sporades

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 4 – Sporades: This week, Julia’s journey reaches the Sporades. Known as the ‘Paradise Islands’, their lush pine forests and breathtaking coastlines are recognisable to millions as the backdrop of the movie Mamma Mia.     On Skiathos, Julia boards a fishing boat in search of a secret world of hidden coves and

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 - Santorini

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 3 – Santorini: Julia’s journey brings her to the glamorous island of Santorini, where she discovers how one of the Aegean’s poorest islands became a playground for the rich and famous.     The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 - Corfu

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 – Corfu

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 2 – Corfu: In the captivating second episode of “The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury,” our beloved television presenter embarks on an enchanting journey to the lush and captivating Ionian island of Corfu. Renowned for its distinct character, Corfu is often deemed as the “least Greek” among the Greek islands, yet it exudes

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The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 - Crete

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury episode 1 – Crete: In the first episode of the series, presenter Julia Bradbury visits the picturesque, rustic and rugged island of Crete, exploring the Dikti mountains and its plateau of windmills. She also visits an island that used to be a leper colony.     The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers

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