In Search of the Trojan War

• E1

  The Age of Heroes

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

  1985-02-24
  Mark watched
• E2

  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.

  1985-03-03
  Mark watched
• E3

  The Singer of Tales

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

  1985-03-10
  Mark watched
• E4

  The Woman of Troy

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

  1985-03-17
  Mark watched
• E5

  Empire of the Hittites

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

  1985-03-24
  Mark watched
• E6

  The Fall of Troy

  The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

  1985-03-31
  Mark watched

Top cast

Michael Wood