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In Search of the Trojan War

In Search of the Trojan War

★ 7.4/10•1985•Documentary
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Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.

Bill Lyons · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 24, 1985

Episodes

E1

The Age of Heroes

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

Feb 24, 1985

E2

The Legend Under Siege

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.

Mar 3, 1985

E3

The Singer of Tales

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

Mar 10, 1985

E4

The Woman of Troy

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

Mar 17, 1985

E5

Empire of the Hittites

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

Mar 24, 1985

E6

The Fall of Troy

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

Mar 31, 1985

Actors

Michael Wood

Michael Wood

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