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.

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Ep 3

The Singer of Tales

Mar 10, 1985

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

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Ep 4

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.

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Ep 5

Empire of the Hittites

Mar 24, 1985

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

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Ep 6

The Fall of Troy

Mar 31, 1985

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

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