In Search of the Trojan War

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

Genre: Documentary,

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Type: tv

Season: 1

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Release: 1985-02-24

Rating: 7.5

Season 1 - In Search of the Trojan War
1985-02-24
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
1985-03-03
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.
1985-03-10
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
1985-03-17
Plundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.
1985-03-24
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
1985-03-31
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.