In Search of the Trojan War

• 1. The Age of Heroes

  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

  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

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

• 4. The Woman of Troy

  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

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

• 6. The Fall of Troy

  The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

Cast

Michael Wood