History Travel Greece

When a young Englishman goes travelling in Greece in the summer of 1920, he keeps a candid diary of his travels… and his conquests. Having survived the trenches of the First World War, the Hon. Edward Anderson is determined to enjoy life to the full. In the carefree summer sunshine of Greece and the Greek islands, Edward has intimate encounters with: • Anna, a young Danish archaeology student in Athens • Mary, the English woman following in Lord Byron’s footsteps • Giselle, the French woman looking not for love but a lover • Amy, the American artist sketching on Crete • ...

From our democratic way of government to timeless elements of architectural design, the civilization of the ancient Greeks has influenced virtually every civilization on earth, past and present. The influence of the Greek culture, whether it be in philosophy or the tradition of the Olympic games, is buried so deeply in modern life that we're often unaware of it. This full cast audio production takes the listener back to the origins of Ancient Greece in its Golden Age to revisit elements of daily life and milestones of achievement. In this informative and entertaining journey, the listener will discover how that ancient culture reaches through time to touch our modern world.

It started with a boy, of course. Seeking solace from the pain of heartbreak and her father's illness, Laura Coffey embarks on what was meant to be a simple holiday. But her newfound fascination with ancient Greek myths transforms her trip into a six-month odyssey, around tiny archipelagos and mystical Mediterranean islands thought to be the setting of Odysseus's epic journey. As she chases one of the most conflicted, flawed and yet beloved heroes through his fantastical sea-kingdoms, looking for the places where geography and mythology collide, she discovers the wild beauty of the islands.