Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
Showing Season 1 of 2
Miniseries
1985
No overview available.
01. The Age of Heroes
1985-02-24
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
02. The Legend Under Siege
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.
03. The Singer of Tales
1985-03-10
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
04. The Woman of Troy
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.
05. Empire of the Hittites
1985-03-24
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
06. The Fall of Troy
1985-03-31
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.