How Lord Byron Became A Greek Hero | The Scandalous Adventures Of Lord Byron

Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron, 200 years after he embarked on his infamous tour of Europe. Described as 'mad, bad and dangerous to know', Byron sought to escape his notoriety in Britain by travelling through Portugal, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Switzerland and...

48 min - Art, Music & Design - Absolute History

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