In Search of the Trojan War

S1 · E1 — The Age of Heroes

Season 1 · 6 episodesIn Search of the Trojan War
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The Age of HeroesE1 · 45 min

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

The Legend Under SiegeE2 · 45 min

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.

The Singer of TalesE3 · 45 min

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

The Woman of TroyE4 · 45 min

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

Empire of the HittitesE5 · 45 min

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

The Fall of TroyE6 · 45 min

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

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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.

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Episodes

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The Age of HeroesE1 · 45 min

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

The Legend Under SiegeE2 · 45 min

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.

The Singer of TalesE3 · 45 min

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

The Woman of TroyE4 · 45 min

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

Empire of the HittitesE5 · 45 min

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

The Fall of TroyE6 · 45 min

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.