Heinrich Schliemann

It is highly possible that the Trojan War occurred, given the extent of the evidence that exists to support it; however, due to the amount of time that has passed since its event, it is likely that some details have been changed. There are various written sources to support it, from Homer’s Iliad to Hittite cuneiform tablets. Equally, there is a large amount of archaeological evidence found both at Troy and other ancient sites, such as Mycenae. It seems unlikely that evidence of this quantity…

The Swastika has been held to many ideologies over the course of its existence. At present, its most widely known and understood message is that of the Nazi regime; a twisted, anti-Semitic movement that brought the entire world to a screeching, weeping halt. Just the sight of the four pronged, askew symbol puts many people on edge. Nowadays, only members of white power gangs affiliate themselves with such a wronged symbol. However, every criminal has a story, and even a criminalized symbol had…

Society constantly progresses at a rate unfathomable to even individuals 20 years ago. The catalyst for such progression? Discoveries. Moreover, discoveries which occur through calculated predictions, or most importantly unexpected results/mistakes or risks. Moreover, if it wasn't for mistakes and taking risks our society wouldn't have gotten to its current state; for mistakes can help people view past discoveries in a different angle or reveal flaws which we can improve upon. Furthermore,…

The Iliad is a poem accredited to the Ancient Greek poet Homer. The Iliad tells the story of the conflict between an alliance of Greek Cities and the City of Troy, following the kidnapping of Helen of Sparta by Paris. The Iliad focuses only on two weeks out of the ten years the conflict is said to have lasted. The Trojan War is said to have been committed to paper around the eighth century BCE. However, this poem was recited orally for centuries before it was written down. Despite the poem being…

through the surviving art that one must look at to try to discover who those Minoan rulers were. Up until well into the 19th century, the study of classics was merely the study of Greek and Roman languages and writings, until a German man named Heinrich Schliemann came up with the genius, though at the time considered to be preposterous, idea of following Homer’s description in The Iliad to find…

Comparing the archaeological evidence that has been unearthed in the last 145 years in Turkey, Greece, and the Aegean to Homer’s Iliad will show that at some time in the Late Bronze Age a war or series of wars took place between Achaean forces and Troy. It was called the Trojan War. This war has defined the way people view ancient Greece. This story of mythological gods and heroic warriors has provided insight into the attitudes, customs, religion, and warfare of the ancient Greeks. The story of…