In Search of the Trojan War
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Documentary
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 6
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 1985-02-24
Last EP | 1985-03-31
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Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
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Season List
season 1 || Miniseries
Relesed on | 1985-02-24
1
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.
2
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.
3
The Singer of Tales
1985-03-10
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
4
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.
5
Empire of the Hittites
1985-03-24
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
6
The Fall of Troy
1985-03-31
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
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