I’ve been intermittently fascinated with the ancient history of Ethiopia since reading Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas in college and becoming familiar with the legend of Prester John in Europe during the middle ages, a latent interest later reinvigorated by Umberto Eco’s Baudolino.

PBS is airing a new series, Myths and Heroes, on Wednesday of next week (16th) and the week after (23rd). The program will explore 4 myths - In Search of Shangri-La, Arthur: The Once and Future King and Jason and the Golden Fleece - and, drum-roll here, The Queen of Sheba, who according to legend travelled to Israel & became romantically involved with King Solomon, before traveling back to her own country, which many think is what is now Ethiopia. Worth checking out.

Thanks to the Friends of Ethiopia blog for the pointer.