Tim Severin (1940–2020) was an award-winning explorer, author, and filmmaker. Renowned for retracing legendary journeys, he recreated voyages such as those of Saint Brendan, Sindbad the Sailor, and Jason and the Argonauts. Severin’s books are classics of travel literature, winning the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award, the Book of the Sea Award, and more. His expeditions also inspired acclaimed documentaries screened worldwide.
