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The Best Episodes of In Search of the Trojan War

Every episode of In Search of the Trojan War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of In Search of the Trojan War!

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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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    In Search of the Trojan War Season 1 Episode 3 - The Singer of Tales
    8.9/10(15 votes)

    #1 - The Singer of Tales

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. In Search of the Trojan War Season 1 Episode 5 - Empire of the Hittites
    8.9/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Empire of the Hittites

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In Search of the Trojan War Season 1 Episode 6 - The Fall of Troy
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - The Fall of Troy

    S1:E6

    The Trojan conflict and the Mediterranean late Bronze Age collapse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. In Search of the Trojan War Season 1 Episode 1 - The Age of Heroes
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The Age of Heroes

    S1:E1

    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

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  5. In Search of the Trojan War Season 1 Episode 2 - The Legend Under Siege
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #5 - The Legend Under Siege

    S1:E2

    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

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  6. In Search of the Trojan War Season 1 Episode 4 - The Woman of Troy
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #6 - The Woman of Troy

    S1:E4

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Singer of Tales" is the best rated episode of "In Search of the Trojan War". It scored 8.9/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/1985. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Empire of the Hittites".