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