In Search of Myths and Heroes episode 4 – Arthur: Michael Wood examines the enduring legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. How did the myth develop and what is the history behind this famed figure? Documentary series in which historian Michael Wood goes in search of the world’s greatest myths. In Search […]
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In Search of Myths and Heroes episode 3 – Jason and the Golden Fleece: Documentary series in which historian Michael Wood goes in search of the world’s greatest myths. He looks at the Greek myth of Jason’s mission to sail into the unknown and bring back the Golden Fleece, travelling from Greece to the wild mountains of the Caucasus to
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In Search of Myths and Heroes episode 2 – Shangri-La: Documentary series in which historian Michael Wood goes in search of the world’s greatest myths. He goes on a trek through India, Nepal and Tibet in search of Shangri-La, the magical valley hidden behind the Himalayas popularised in the 1930s movie Lost Horizon. He visits timeless monasteries and
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In Search of Myths and Heroes episode 1 – The Queen of Sheba: Michael Wood goes in search of the Queen of Sheba’s existence. In his search for evidence, he visits the Red Sea, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Yemen. Documentary series in which historian Michael Wood goes in search of the world’s greatest myths. In Search of
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