Hercules, the demigod son of Zeus and the strongest man in the world, must undertake twelve arduous tasks as compensation for the deaths of his family. This episode looks at the truth behind the myth.
The tale of the strongest superhero in Greek mythology and his quest for redemption. To atone for committing a heinous crime, Hercules embarks on a series of impossible challenges known as the 12 Labors. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demi-Gods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person.—Anonymous
Hercules. The most powerful hero in classical mythology and the representation of the ideal man. To purify himself after murdering his wife and children, he must take on twelve dangerous challenges. It's a timeless story, but could this superhero of the ancient world really have existed?—Tom Daly
