Byron's first adventure through Spain, Greece, Albania and Turkey was about escape. Disillusioned with London's decadence, he was restless for new sensations in foreign lands; these included indiscriminate and copious sex and immersion in Eastern cultures.
During the trip, Byron began to write Childe Harold, an autobiographical work based on his travels. On its publication, Byron became the toast of London Society and his rise to fame was complete.
However, influenced by the sexual tolerance he had experienced abroad, his outrageous behaviour didn't keep him in favour for long.
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Series 1 Episode 1
Byron's first adventure through Spain, Greece, Albania and Turkey was about escape. Disillusioned with London's…
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Series 1 Episode 2
Following a series of affairs, an infamous romance with his half-sister, a broken marriage, and rumours of…
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