In Search of the Trojan War
Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
Episodes
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
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.
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
Plundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
