In Search of Myths and Heroes

Michael Wood and the Maya Vision crew set off in search of four of the world’s most famous myths; Shangri La, King Arthur, Jason and the Argonauts and the Queen of Sheba. Leaving the customary string of baffled border guards in their wake, their epic journey involved some 56 flights and countless overland miles through 19 countries whose indigenous people spoke a combined total of 17 (frequently obscure) languages. During the total 64 weeks of production they shot 11,250 minutes of footage on 112 filming days. The resulting series follows the crew as they explore some of the most extraordinary places on earth, in pursuit of the stories that have captivated the world for generations.