Did Heinrich Schliemann lie about his famous discovery of the ancient city of Troy?
In short: Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann is a polarizing figure in history. This video examines his controversial excavations at Hissarlik, the site widely accepted as Troy, by analyzing his own personal correspondence held within the British Museum archives.
Heinrich Schliemann remains a figure of both intense praise and sharp criticism for his archaeological efforts at Hissarlik. While the site is generally recognized by the archaeological community as Troy, the methods and claims surrounding his work have long been debated.
Curator Lesley Fitton provides a fresh perspective on Schliemann by drawing from his private letters, which were discovered in the Greek and Roman archives of the British Museum. These documents offer a rare, intimate look into his professional conduct and personal motivations, helping to separate the man from the myth.
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