In Search of the Trojan War

1985 - 1985

The Age of Heroes

24th February 1985

Episode 1

The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.

The Legend Under Siege

Episode 2

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.

The Singer of Tales

10th March 1985

Episode 3

The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.

The Woman of Troy

17th March 1985

Episode 4

Plundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.

Empire of the Hittites

24th March 1985

Episode 5

Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.

The Fall of Troy

31st March 1985

Episode 6

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

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Bill Lyons

Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.

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