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Michael Wood examines how far the historical and archeological evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.

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Season 1

  • The Singer of Tales
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    The Singer of Tales

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/1985

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Empire of the Hittites
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    Empire of the Hittites

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/1985

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Fall of Troy
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    The Fall of Troy

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/1985

    The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Age of Heroes
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    The Age of Heroes

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/24/1985

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Legend Under Siege
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    The Legend Under Siege

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/1985

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Woman of Troy
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    The Woman of Troy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/1985

    Plundering in Bronze Age. The taking of women and children as slaves and their economic and political role. The recent African slavery parallel.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown