The mystery of the Holy Grail | DW Documentary

DW Documentary · 1:43

14,850 views · 196 likes · Oct 10, 2026

When Dan Brown published "The Da Vinci Code" in 2003, it became a global phenomenon, selling around 80 million copies. The film adaptation starring Tom Hanks was another worldwide success, turning its blend of art, religion, mystery and conspiracy into a cultural talking point.

But the story also revived much older questions: what is fact, what is legend, and where do the two begin to blur?

At…

When Dan Brown published "The Da Vinci Code" in 2003, it became a global phenomenon, selling around 80 million copies. The film adaptation starring Tom Hanks was another worldwide success, turning its blend of art, religion, mystery and conspiracy into a cultural talking point.

But the story also revived much older questions: what is fact, what is legend, and where do the two begin to blur?

At…

Watch this and more from DW Documentary on Playtoob — no recommendations, no algorithm, just the channels you choose.