About this season
Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.
Episodes (6)
1. The Age of Heroes
Aired 24 February 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
Aired 3 March 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
Aired 10 March 1985
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
4. The Woman of Troy
Aired 17 March 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
Aired 24 March 1985
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
6. The Fall of Troy
Aired 31 March 1985
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.