In Search of the Trojan War

E1. The Age of Heroes

Feb 24, 1985

The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.

E2. The Legend Under Siege

Mar 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.

E3. The Singer of Tales

Mar 10, 1985

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

E4. The Woman of Troy

Mar 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.

E5. Empire of the Hittites

Mar 24, 1985

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

E6. The Fall of Troy

Mar 31, 1985

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.