Synopsis
Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
Episodes
Season 11E1The Age of HeroesThe story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.2E2The Legend Under SiegeWilhelm Dörpfeld research. Arthur Evans' discoveries and theories. Carl Blegen's findings, the Linear-B deciphering and the role of both in Trojan War credibility.3E3The Singer of TalesThe role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.4E4The Woman of TroyPlundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.5E5Empire of the HittitesDecisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.6E6The Fall of TroyThe Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
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