In Search of the Trojan War - Miniseries
1 - The Age of Heroes
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: March 10, 1985
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
4 - The Woman of Troy
Air Date: 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
Air Date: March 24, 1985
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
6 - The Fall of Troy
Air Date: March 31, 1985
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.