In Search of the Trojan War - Season 1

First aired: 2/24/1985 6 episodes
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Episodes

1. The Age of Heroes

Aired: 2/24/1985

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

Aired: 3/3/1985

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

Aired: 3/10/1985

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

4. The Woman of Troy

Aired: 3/17/1985

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

Aired: 3/24/1985

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

6. The Fall of Troy

Aired: 3/31/1985

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.