In Search of the Trojan War
1985 · Documentary · 1 Season · 6 Episodes ·
Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
E11. The Age of HeroesThe story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.E22. The Legend Under SiegeWilhelm Dörpfeld research. Arthur Evans' discoveries and theories. Carl Blegen's findings, the Linear-B deciphering and the role of both in Trojan War credibility.E33. The Singer of TalesThe role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.E44. The Woman of TroyPlundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.E55. Empire of the HittitesDecisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.E66. The Fall of TroyThe Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
