Episodes 6

1 The Age of Heroes

February 24, 1985

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

March 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 The Singer of Tales

March 10, 1985

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

4 The Woman of Troy

March 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.

5 Empire of the Hittites

March 24, 1985

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

6 The Fall of Troy

March 31, 1985

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

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