Episodes (6)
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Ep 1
The Age of Heroes
1985-02-24•N/A
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
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Ep 2
The Legend Under Siege
1985-03-03•N/A
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.
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Ep 3
The Singer of Tales
1985-03-10•N/A
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
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Ep 4
The Woman of Troy
1985-03-17•N/A
Plundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.
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Ep 5
Empire of the Hittites
1985-03-24•N/A
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
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Ep 6
The Fall of Troy
1985-03-31•N/A
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.