In Search of the Trojan War

1985
In Search of the Trojan War

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EP1 The Age of Heroes Jan 01, 1900

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

EP2 The Legend under Siege Jan 01, 1900

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.

EP3 The Singer of Tales Jan 01, 1900

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

EP4 The Woman of Troy Jan 01, 1900

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

EP5 Empire of the Hittites Jan 01, 1900

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

EP6 The Fall of Troy Jan 01, 1900

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
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Released: 24 February 1985
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In Search of the Trojan War is a 1985 6-part British TV documentary series written and presented by Michael Wood. It examines the extent to which historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War as recounted by Homer in The Iliad.

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