Heinrich Schliemann believed Homer's 'Iliad' wasn't just a poem, but a treasure map leading to the lost city of Troy and King Priam's fabled gold worth millions. His life's work became a legendary quest, but was his ambition to find truth or merely to find treasure? This documentary delves into the incredible story of the man who, against all odds and academic scorn, unearthed one of the world's most significant archaeological sites - and in doing so, created a controversy that still echoes today. Discover the real story behind the discovery of Troy and the man who was driven by a single, powerful obsession.
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