Ireland, Great Britain & Brittany--Journeys of the Celtic Legends

Taking a slightly different tack from the standard armchair traveler fare, The Greatest Journeys on Earth series (13 volumes presently available) aims to “paint a historical portrait and reveal a way of life,” or--you might say--uncover the echoes of the past in the contemporary culture through a look at geography, history, art and architecture, culture, celebrations, and cuisine. Ireland, Great Britain & Brittany--Journeys of the Celtic Legends explores the customs, rituals and legends of the Celts--the early peoples of the island kingdom--which continue to resonate throughout the culture today. Combining beautiful location footage, dramatic reenactments, and good narration, the program covers, among other topics, the story of King Arthur and the legendary sword Excalibur, the origins of Halloween, the Blarney Stone, the world-famous Guinness stout ale, the Loch Ness monster, and even chess! Sure to be a very popular title with both travel and history buffs, this is definitely recommended. [Note: other titles in the series include Venice: Journeys Through the Glass, Greece: Journeys to the Gods, California: Journeys of the Adventurers, France: Journeys of the Sun King and South Africa: Journeys of the Freedom Songs.] Aud: H, C, P. (S. Fisher)