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Greek Odyssey is a four-part documentary series hosted by Joanna Lumley, exploring Greece where western civilisation began; drama, democracy, language, science, philosophy and medicine all originated from here. Joanna Lumley sets out to explore one of the most diverse and surprising countries in Europe, where much of western civilisation began.

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This course includes
Hours of videos

83 years, 3 months

Units & Quizzes

3

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. On her odyssey, Joanna encounters both the ancient and modern aspects of Greece, touching on how the origins of drama, democracy, science, philosophy and medicine can be found here, and how they have left an enduring legacy on the fabric of our everyday life. Following in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, she visits some of the most significant sites of their empire, exploring the history, gods, beliefs, myths and legends which hail from this profoundly significant chapter in European history. Delphi, Ancient Olympia, the Gates of Hades and Mount Olympus all feature within her travels.

Course Currilcum

  • Episode 1 – The Land of the Ancient Greeks Unlimited
  • Episode 2 – Greece’s Borderlands Unlimited
  • Episode 3 – The Islands Unlimited