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Part 4 - Tibet: “The Greatest Illuminations the World Has Ever Seen”

Part 4 - Tibet: “The Greatest Illuminations the World Has Ever Seen”

Production Diary: Denis and Francis make their way into Tibet, where they witness the spectacle of a Buddhist festival.

Posted: Nov 15th, 2008  Comments: 9   Views: 1,141   
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Part 3 - Taklamakan: Sailing on a Sea of Sand

Part 3 - Taklamakan: Sailing on a Sea of Sand

Production Diary: Francis and Denis travel through the massive Taklamakan desert in western China.

Posted: Nov 12th, 2008  Comments: 2   Views: 1,202   
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Part 1 - New York: Stepping off the Edge

Part 1 - New York: Stepping off the Edge

Production Diary: Explorers Denis Belliveau and Francis O'Donnell start their journey and make contacts for their trip through war-torn Afghanistan.

Posted: Oct 30th, 2008  Comments: 22   Views: 3,157   
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Web Exclusive: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Web Exclusive: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Denis and Francis witness of the opening of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be on the very spot of the crucifixion and tomb of Jesus Christ.

Posted: Oct 29th, 2008  Comments: 2   Views: 942   
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Part 2 - Israel: Holy Land, Holy Fire

Part 2 - Israel: Holy Land, Holy Fire

Production Diary: Francis and Denis travel to Israel and retrieve holy oil from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Posted: Oct 28th, 2008  Comments: 0   Views: 1,056   
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    • After watching this, I feel like you guys are my lifelong friends. Wonderful adventure story by two terrfic guys...thank you!!
      Robert Nardoza | 20Nov09 | More
    • My husband and I sat before the tv mesmerized. I want to see it again and again and share it ...
      June Colangelo | 20Nov09 | More
    • I just caught the program on channel 13 NYC.THANK YOU for broadening our horizons- vast dry plains, shaggy camels, jungles,and ...
      Heather Y. | 19Nov09 | More
    • Just Stunning!!!! Amazing what you two have done. I just saw the show and Iam writting as we speak. I ...
      nadeem | 19Nov09 | More
    • Ahhhh. Feel like I've been allowed to step into Heaven for a moment! Thank you Francis and Denis for the ...
      Cary T. Saccente | 19Nov09 | More
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"It was the best-documented journey of its time, inspiring the imaginations and ambitions of countless adventurers, including Christopher Columbus. Now we, too, can follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo, with guides as vividly exciting and engaging as Marco himself. With both their film and this book Denis and Francis have recreated what Joseph Campbell would have applauded as 'The Hero's Journey.' Come take it yourself and you'll never turn back."
- Bill Moyers
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