Lost Cities of the Trojans

For centuries, the Trojan War was dismissed as myth. An action-packed war story that tells of the siege and eventual destruction of Troy. Now, incredible new evidence is exposing the truth behind the tale. In Turkey, at Hissarlik hill, investigators are unlocking remarkable new secrets that are transforming our understanding of the past. They’re excavating the ruins of a city that many believe to be Troy itself. Did the war really take place amongst the walls they’ve found? And could the Trojan Horse of myth be based on a real event? In Amsterdam, archaeologists are re-examining the pioneering work of early explorers at Hissarlik. They’re searching for new clues about the hunt for Troy and the evolution of archaeology as a science.  Meanwhile, in Greece, a team of archaeologists have discovered the remains of a wealthy town that could be linked to the famous story. They believe it to be the lost city of Tenea – a town said to have been founded by Trojan survivors of war. Will clues hidden in the treasures they’re unearthing help unravel the secrets of the area? (Viasat)