E1 - The Age of Heroes

Aired: February 24, 1985

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

E2 - The Legend Under Siege

Aired: March 03, 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.

E3 - The Singer of Tales

Aired: March 10, 1985

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

E4 - The Woman of Troy

Aired: 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.

E5 - Empire of the Hittites

Aired: March 24, 1985

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

E6 - The Fall of Troy

Aired: March 31, 1985

The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.