In Search of the Trojan War

Feb 24, 1985

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

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.

Mar 10, 1985

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

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.

Mar 24, 1985

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

Mar 31, 1985

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.