Miniseries (1985)
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Episodes 6
1
The Age of Heroes
February 24, 1985
The story of the Trojan War. The lost treasure of Troy. Account of Heinrich Schliemann's life and research on Troy.
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2
The Legend Under Siege
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.
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3
The Singer of Tales
March 10, 1985
The role and long time fidelity of oral traditions. Homer's reliability challenged.
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4
The Woman of Troy
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.
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5
Empire of the Hittites
March 24, 1985
Decisive documental evidence from the Hittites. Recurrent conflicts with the Mycenaeans.
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6
The Fall of Troy
Season Finale
March 31, 1985
The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.
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