In Search of the Trojan War (1985)
Synopsis
Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
First Air Date: 1985-02-24
Last Air Date: 1985-03-31
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Michael Wood as N/A
Seasons
Miniseries (1985)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 3: The Singer of Tales
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 5: Empire of the Hittites
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
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Ep. 6: The Fall of Troy
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
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