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In Search of Myths and Heroes episode 1 - The Queen of Sheba

In Search of Myths and Heroes episode 1 – The Queen of Sheba

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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 Myths and Heroes episode 1 – The Queen of Sheba   The Queen of Sheba is a figure first mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. In the original story, she brings a caravan of valuable gifts for the Israelite King Solomon. […]

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Greek Myths - Tales of Travelling Heroes

Greek Myths – Tales of Travelling Heroes

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Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. He firmly believes that these fantastical stories lie at the root of western culture, and yet little is known about where the myths of the Greek gods came from, and how they grew. Now, after 35 years of travelling, excavation and interpretation, he is confident he has uncovered answers.     Greek Myths – Tales of Travelling Heroes   From the ancient lost city of Hattusas in modern Turkey to the smouldering summit of the Sicilian volcano Mount Etna, the documentary

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