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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: 10
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: 5
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: 28
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
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
    • Wow, really impressing. I am starting to think about doing somethin like that, you are really inspiring. I reckon a ...
      Krzysztof | 6Feb13 | More
    • I saw this amazing journey about a year ago. Amazing. Since then, I've been telling so many friends ...
      John T | 30Jan13 | More
    • Great show!
      Dan Greenberg | 25Jan13 | More
    • One of THE best videos ever! I have watched it many times and never tire of it. The ...
      Kimah | 23Jan13 | More
    • What an amazing gift this documentary is to anyone who takes the time to view it . Denis and Francis ...
      Frances Quinn | 23Jan13 | 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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