In Search of the Trojan War
Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Age of Heroes
24-02-1985The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
- Ep 2
2.The Legend Under Siege
03-03-1985Wilhelm Dörpfeld research. Arthur Evans' discoveries and theories. Carl Blegen's findings, the Linear-B deciphering and the role of both in Trojan War credibility.
- Ep 3
3.The Singer of Tales
10-03-1985The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
- Ep 4
4.The Woman of Troy
17-03-1985Plundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.
- Ep 5
5.Empire of the Hittites
24-03-1985Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
- Ep 6
6.The Fall of Troy
31-03-1985The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
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