Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

Name: Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2001-04-07
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Alberto Angela

RETURNING26 Seasons274 Episodes★ 9.2

Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery is a documentary series on Rai 1 that premiered in 2001, with 26 seasons and 274 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 27, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkRai 1

First AiredApr 7, 2001

Last AiredMay 25, 2026

GenreDocumentary

Created ByAlberto Angela, Piero Angela

Original TitleUlisse - Il piacere della scoperta

LanguageItalian

CountryItaly

ProductionRAI

Alberto Angela leads the dissemination program dedicated to history, art and culture. A historical, archaeological, informative story, with the presence of some protagonists of the Italian cultural or artistic scene.

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Cast

Alberto Angela

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes26 seasons · 274 episodes

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E1On the Notes of New York

May 4, 2026123m

The new season of Ulysses opens with music. Alberto Angela crosses the Atlantic to tell us about another city deeply connected to sound and its stories: we arrive in the Big Apple with "Sulle note di New York." A sonic journey through the city where each stop is paired with a song or a major American artist.

E2Japan - From Samurai to Manga

May 11, 2026122m

Let's discover Japan. A journey to a country so far away yet one that holds a growing fascination for many Italians. The legendary samurai tradition, the manga and cartoon heroes that generations of young people have grown up with, the exquisite cuisine, the cutting-edge technology, the delicacy of cherry blossoms, the horror of kamikaze and seppuku, and the natural disasters we must guard against. A tale of the many facets of a complex, ancient civilization, where opposites collide and give rise to a culture unlike any other.

E3Lucrezia Borgia - The Reality of a Myth

May 18, 2026115m

We tell you about Lucrezia Borgia, one of the most controversial women of the Renaissance. A murderer, a poisoner, an incestuous daughter and sister. Numerous accusations fuel her dark legend. Born to Cardinal Rodrigo, who later became Pope Alexander VI, and sister of Cesare Borgia. What truth is there in the many events that cast her in a negative light? This is the question Alberto Angela will attempt to answer by retracing the tormented story of a woman who was actually strong, enterprising, and in control of her own destiny, despite appearances.

E4Hidden Paris

May 25, 2026123m

You never stop discovering Paris. In this episode, we explore the city's lesser-known wonders. Just a few kilometers away from the most famous sites are marvels like the Château de Vaux le Vicomte, at the center of a captivating intrigue, or the Château de Chantilly, home to the largest art gallery in France after the Louvre, and the birthplace of the famous cream. Paris, a city where you don't need spring to be happy.

About Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery is a documentary series on Rai 1. The show first aired on Apr 7, 2001 and currently has 26 seasons and 274 episodes. Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery has been renewed for Season 27, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 9.2/10 based on 12 votes. The cast includes Alberto Angela. Created by Alberto Angela and Piero Angela.