June 15, 2026

The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy

The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy
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June 15, 1873. Controversial archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann packs up his dig site, claiming he’s discovered “The Treasure of Priam,” which he says is proof he’s found the lost city of Troy.

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