Treasure Seekers S01E13 · Glories of the Ancient Aegean

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Most people thought that the city of Troy was fictitious, but in the 19th Century a German industrialist followed the clues in Homer and uncovered the ruins of the great ancient cities of Troy and Mycenae, complete with fabulous treasures.

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13. 13 13. Glories of the Ancient Aegean2000-01-01 · 1h 0mMost people thought that the city of Troy was fictitious, but in the 19th Century a German industrialist followed the clues in Homer and uncovered the ruins of the great ancient ci