Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
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Episode 1
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
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.
Episode 3
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
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.
Episode 5
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
Episode 6
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
