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Actors: Michael Wood
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
DVD Release Date: 18 April 2005
Run Time: 220 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0007GJ5OY
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,883 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Michael Wood explores four of the most famous myths in the world: Shangri-la, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba and the Holy Grail. His journeys take him to some of the most remote and exciting places on earth - from the fantastic landscapes of western Tibet to the mountains of Georgia and the Caucasus; and from the plains of southern Iraq to the coasts of Ethiopia, Yemwn and the Horn of Africa. The stories he reveals will also take in Greece and Turkey, India and Nepal, and the world of Celtic Britain and the west of Ireland. In his investigations Michael Wood delves into the past to separate fact from fiction, and to find out the historical truth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The true story of four well known myths, 15 Sep 2005

By	T. R. Alexander (East Anglia, UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

There have been many documentaries about this subject, the truth behind myth, but this is probably the most entertaining as well as being one of the most accurate. The four myths investigated in this series are the Queen of Sheba; Shangri-la; Jason and the Golden Fleece and King Arthur. These myths are well known around the world and each one is retold while Michael Wood visits the locations mentioned to try to find the origin of such stories. The research that must have gone into making each episode is marvellous and there is little that I can fault in the explanations proposed. Probably the best episode in this series is the one about Shangri-la as this was the myth I know least about and the Michael Woods journey takes him through some stunning locations in the Himalayas and meeting some fascinating people. This series is a definite must see for anyone interested in mythology or history and where these two subjects meet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Wood--Still Paying the Cost to be the Boss, 30 Jul 2005

By	C. J. Husing "fact275" (California United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

I have been a fan of Mr. Wood ever since his 1985 In Search of the Trojan War--the standard for all historical documentaries ever since. In this engaging series, Wood follows the same premise as his Trojan quest: to discover whether there is any historical truth behind famous legends. Like most of his series, his documentaries are not just history but travelogues mixed with modern history and politics. Each show is only one hour long and for the most part, none of the four episodes seemed rushed to get to a conclusion, except perhaps for the last episode on King Arthur (as a side note, Wood has gone over the Arthur myth before in his career and its retelling here once again makes this episode perhaps the weakest of the four). I was particularly satisfied that the historical facts he relates about Jason and the Argonauts and the Queen of Sheba are probably accurate inspirations for the tales. My one complaint was the brevity of the series--four hours. Surely there were no more myths to take on? Come on Michael--we were just getting started!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good documentaries with fascinating information, 14 Feb 2006

By	Mr. B. M. Kieser (Cumbria, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With subject matter and locations that beg discovery, these documentaries are full of fascinating stories, unknown facts and rarely seen locations. It would be very easy to fall foul of patronising or unimaginative handling of these legends but the scripts are carefully crafted works of art that take you on a rollercoaster journey of discovery.

These are must-see gems. You will be talking about them for weeks after viewing them. A nice break from the popcorn fluff of modern movie making.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Story telling for us all
Lets face it, it does not matter about the depth or cleverness of the research; how close we get to the truth - whatever that may be. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars About mountains and deserts.
With 'In search of the Trojan War'(another BBC DVD) Michael Wood made a thorough study of the age of heroes and legends. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Jan Dierckx

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab!
This was great, Michael Wood made me sit in simple wonder at his glimpses into both the myths and the truths he found in his search.

Great viewing.

Published 17 months ago by Me

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable
Another excellent DVD from the BBC. Woods' journey in search of the origins of the aforesaid myths and heroes is both enjoyable and factual. Read more

Published on 24 Jun 2005 by leggin

5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Wood excels himself again.
Is there a more engaging and enthusiastic presenter than Michael Wood working in contemporary television? Read more

Published on 21 Jun 2005 by russell clarke

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