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.
Show Info
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
TravelHistory
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes
Official site: www.smithsonianchannel.com
7.6 (5 votes)
Previous Episode
Poseidon's Rage
Episode 1x06; Jul 17, 2020
Historian Bettany Hughes is on the final leg of her Odyssey-inspired voyage and heading to the beautiful western islands that will lead her to Ithaca. She travels through the Corinth Canal - a feat of engineering that required the removal of 12 milli…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x06: Poseidon's Rage | Jul 17, 2020 | |
| 1x05: Warriors of Legend | Jul 10, 2020 | |
| 1x04: Epiphany's Festivities | Jul 3, 2020 |
Cast
Extra Details
Also known as:
- Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes