Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage 720p HDTV x264 DD2.0-BoK

In the wake of his ancestor, the explorer Alvise da Mosto, Francesco sets sail on the Black Swan, a late nineteenth-century schooner, to experience the Mediterranean - setting off from Venice, his birthplace and home, across the Adriatic, Ionian and Aegean seas to discover the cities and islands where Western civilisation was born, surveying the places and stories of over 500 years of Venetian history in the region and visiting places that have more recently undergone major changes like the new states of the former Yugoslavia. His journey takes in spectacular ancient Greek and Roman ruins; the breathtakingly beautiful islands of Corfu and Santorini; sacred sites like the monasteries of Meteora and Patmos as well as stunning Ottoman mosques. Francesco also describes the artistic and architectural treasures of the places he visits and brings to life their flavours, customs and histories. And by introducing us to the societies he encounters along the way he also reminds us of the threats they have so recently had to suffer as countries that still bear the scars of a region ravaged by conflict. Beautifully illustrated with photographs by John Parker, this sumptuous book is a personal invitation to join Francesco to savour and celebrate the majesty and might of the Mediterranean. It is a fabulous fusion of history, culture and travel that will delight fans of Francesco everywhere. [b]Episode 1: Arrivederci Venezia 00:29:06[/b] New series. Architect and film-maker Francesco da Mosto sets off on a journey sailing from Venice in Italy to Istanbul in Turkey, retracing the trade routes his ancestors used in the 19th century. His first tasks are to research the voyage, learn vital new skills and gain the respect of his crew, with whom he will be spending the next few months at sea. [b]Episode 2: Istria and Split 00:28:47[/b] The crew head down the Croatian coast, where Francesco da Mosto's first challenge is to scale the heights of the main mast to hang the Venetian flag aloft. They drop anchor in the beautiful city of Split where they visit Roman Emperor Diocletian's retirement villa - the oldest lived-in palace in the world. [b]Episode 3: Bosnia and Dubrovnik 00:29:12 [/b] Italian architect Francesco da Mosto visits the historic Mostar Bridge, now rebuilt after being destroyed in the Yugoslav war. After sailing between the Croatian islands of Hvar and Korcula, he arrives in the walled city of Dubrovnik and visits the Franciscan monastery at its heart. [b]Episode 4: Montenegro and Albania 00:29:14 [/b] Francesco da Mosto explores a shipwreck, meets Miss Montenegro and stops off in Tirana, the capital of Albania, where mayor Edi Rama has ordered the painting of many old buildings. He also visits the pirate fortress town of Ulcinj, and Duress - a poor area facing an uncertain future. [b]Episode 5: Corfu and Greece 00:28:37[/b] The crew onboard the Black Swan make good headway as they enter Greek waters, but disaster strikes when the mainsail rips and they barely reach the next port - Corfu. Back on dry land, Francesco enjoys a game of cricket and meets David Bellamy, who points him in the direction of the island's animal life. [b]Episode 6: The Gulf of Corinth 00:28:55[/b] Francesco da Mosto faces a difficult journey as he manoeuvres under the Rio Antirio bridge and navigates the narrow Corinth Canal. He stops off at Mount Parnassus to visit the mystical site of the Oracle at Delphi, before observing sacred temple the Parthenon on the Acropolis overlooking Athens and meeting singer Nana Mouskouri in the National Gardens of Greece. [b]Episode 7: The Pelopennese 00:29:01 Francesco travels by scooter to the ancient Greek theatre at Epidaurus, hearing for himself the extraordinary acoustics still celebrated today. Moving on to the Venetian fortress of Methoni, he learns how from the 13th century it became an important trading centre for people travelling to the Holy Land. [/b] [b]Episode 8: The Cyclades 00:29:01 [/b] Francesco da Mosto follows the modern-day Catholic pilgrimage route to the island of Tinos and its reputedly miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary as he sails through the Cyclades archipelago. On Delos, he investigates the temples of a more ancient religion, while Naxos is the site for an octopus fishing expedition. [b]Episode 9: Crete 00:29:08[/b] Italian architect Francesco da Mosto learns about the island of Knossos, the legendary home of King Minos and the minotaur, a site of historic international importance. After attending a riotous traditional Greek wedding, he visits the former leper colony of Spinalonga, the setting for Victoria Hislop's novel The Island. [b]Episode 10: The Dodecanese 00:29:18[/b] Francesco da Mosto's journey takes him to the islands of Leros, where Mussolini tried to create a fascist utopia during the 1940s, and Patmos, considered to be where the Book of Revelation was written almost 2,000 years ago. Upon reaching Turkey's Turquoise Coast, the architect spots loggerhead turtles. [b]Episode 11: The Dardanelles 00:29:17[/b] Francesco da Mosto pays his respects to the soldiers commemorated at the war cemeteries of Gallipoli, monument to the Dardanelles campaign of World War One. In Edirne, he views Turkey's largest mosque and the second-oldest recognised sporting event after the Olympics, while Bursa reveals the origins of the doner kebab.. [b]Episode 12: Istanbul 00:29:10[/b] 0Francesco da Mosto reaches the former Turkish capital, Istanbul, a city founded as the centrepiece of the former Ottoman Empire, bestriding the Bosphorus Strait. After touring the Topkapi Palace and the mysterious underground city, he tries selling rugs at the bazaar before taking a relaxing Turkish bath and massage. Last in series. SCREENS: http://shareimage.ro/images/h4kkh9oyhx024xhbopo.png http://shareimage.ro/images/5z396dcee71ixx01oh3a.png http://shareimage.ro/images/8ocuxqi1ob0dl69dcxhy.png http://shareimage.ro/images/ejuu49m9zvn1g9f8rym8.png http://shareimage.ro/images/sgrye7rv1yxv31glwd.png

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Gedankenzement (2012-09-30)

A/V quality is good but the series itself is a sad example of UK television's crusade to revive nationalist sentiment in Europe by stroking old flaccid imperial pricks wherever it can find them. I regret having wasted bandwidth on this superficial and historically narrow view on the Mediterranean civilisation.

susipus (2013-01-27)

Great series. Appreciate the upload very much!! :-)