In Search of the Trojan War

Miniseries

1985 · 6 episodes

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Age of Heroes

   24 Feb 1985

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

2. 2

   2. The Legend Under Siege

   3 Mar 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. 3

   3. The Singer of Tales

   10 Mar 1985

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

4. 4

   4. The Woman of Troy

   17 Mar 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. 5

   5. Empire of the Hittites

   24 Mar 1985

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

6. 6

   6. The Fall of Troy

   31 Mar 1985

   The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.