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