Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
2/24/1985
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
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.
3/10/1985
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
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.
3/24/1985
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
3/31/1985
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
