Eric Cline On The Bronze Age Myth Of The Trojan War

The story of Achilles, Odysseus and the siege of Troy has captivated audiences for millennia, but behind the legends lies a deeper mystery. Was this epic war a myth, a memory of a real Bronze Age conflict, or something in between? Today Tristan Hughes is joined by Eric Cline to explore the reality behind Homer’s greatest tale. From the legendary heroes of The Iliad to the ruins of Troy, discover what archaeology and ancient texts reveal about the Trojan War, and whether the story of Helen, Paris and the fall of Troy truly has a historical foundation. We're going on TOUR to Australia and New Zealand! - grab your tickets https://fane.com.au/whats-on/an-eveni... 0:00 Introduction 4:09 The Trojan War myth and story 9:42 The Homeric question and compilation timeline 13:19 Beyond the Iliad: The epic complete picture 14:59 The late Bronze Age world 19:24 Troy as a strategic trading hub 24:21 Heinrich Schliemann and amateur luck 32:32 The Mycenaeans and Hittites: Two major powers 45:20 Proof of the Trojan War 47:49 The political structure of Ahhiyawa: King of kings 53:07 Real Trojan warfare and chariots 58:05 Earthquakes and human destruction at Troy 1:03:25 Geopolitical motives behind the conflict 1:05:37 Was the Trojan horse real? Presented by Tristan Hughes. Producers are Joseph Knight & McKenna Fernandez, senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. Editor is Matthew Wilson. Channel manager is Vilde Øksnes. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. All music from Epidemic Sounds. #HistoryHitPodcast #TheAncients #Trojan