The History of Ancient Greece 007 Late Bronze Age Collapse
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May 16, 2016 This podcast delves into the myth of the Trojan War, investigates the historical evidence of Mycenaean conflicts, explores the Bronze Age collapse in Greece and the Near East, discusses the mysterious Sea Peoples, and examines the Dorian Invasion into Greece. From the goddesses' dispute to the fall of Troy, the podcast unravels the complexities of ancient powers and conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Trojan War Summary
- The Trojan War, a conflict between the Greeks and Trojans, lasted ten years.
- The Greeks, led by Agamemnon, ultimately won using the Trojan Horse trick.
Historicity of the Trojan War
- While most Greeks believed the Trojan War happened, they thought Homer exaggerated it.
- 19th-century scholars initially dismissed the war's reality, but Heinrich Schliemann's excavations changed that.
Troy's Strategic Importance
- Troy, strategically located in Anatolia, controlled access to the Black Sea.
- This made it a target for the Mycenaeans, possibly due to trade rivalry or simply for wealth.