The Frankincense Trail

The Frankincense Trail

2009 1 Seasons
Documentary

Series in which intrepid presenter Kate Humble follows the ancient frankincense trade route of Arabia across the amazing modern world of the Middle East. Kate's journey along the 2,000-mile trail that first connected the Arab world with the West takes her on a quest that's steeped in history, searing with desert heat, and full of characters and adventure.

Seasons

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1. Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia

2009-08-27

Kate begins her epic journey following high in the hills of southern Oman. With her own supply of the precious resin, she walks with the Al Mahri tribe - the descendants of the an…

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2. Saudi Arabia

2009-09-03

Kate Humble follows the path of the ancient frankincense trade route through one of the most enigmatic nations on Earth - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With unprecedented access, K…

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3. Egypt

2009-09-10

This episode, Kate Humble crosses the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia to Egypt following the frankincense trail of the Pharaohs. Traveling the length of the Nile, Kate enters Karnak, th…

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4. Jordan and Israel

2009-09-16

Kate Humble concludes her remarkable frankincense trail from Oman, across seven nations to Jordan, and on to Israel. She reveals the secrets behind the ancient Jordanian stone cit…

Top Cast

Kate Humble
Kate Humble

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