Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
S1E1 · 1985-02-24
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
S1E2 · 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.
S1E3 · 1985-03-10
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
S1E4 · 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.
S1E5 · 1985-03-24
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
S1E6 · 1985-03-31
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
Michael Wood
