One hundred years ago, the legendary British officer T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, traveled in his Rolls-Royce car named Blue Mist from Aqaba to Damascus. It was October of 1918 and he was leading a motley group of Arab fighters on a daring mission to overthrow the Ottoman Empire.

The journey took two weeks, celebrated in Lawrence’s book Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Along the way, Lawrence and his men faced great hardship and danger, but also enjoyed moments of glory. Lawrence famously described the journey as “the greatest adventure in living memory”.

In Damascus, the Arab fighters were met by cheering crowds and the Ottoman troops fled in fear. Lawrence’s mission was a success and he returned to England a hero.

Today, the journey of Lawrence of Arabia and his Blue Mist is remembered as one of the most daring and heroic journeys in history.