The Mycenaeans: Was Agamemnon Real?
They built the great fortresses of the Bronze Age, developed a mysterious writing system and, according to Homer, led the Greek assault on Troy. But how much of the legend is rooted in reality? Was Agamemnon a real Mycenaean king? Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Steve Kershaw to explore the world of the Mycenaeans. Who…
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