
Ancient Megacities
Troy: Birth of a Myth
S1 • E2 Jan 8, 2024 52m
7.0
Explore the transformation of a humble village into a formidable ancient city atop Turkey's Hissarlik hill. Despite being rebuilt nine times after fires and earthquakes, Troy remains a masterpiece of defensive architecture. Archaeologists continue to uncover its secrets, inspired by the epic tale of the Iliad. Yet, the mystery persists: how did the Mycenaeans penetrate Troy's impregnable defenses?