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Behind the Bastards

Behind the Bastards

Part One: Heinrich Schliemann: The Archaeologist Who Destroyed Troy

Oct 6, 2026 · 55m

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This week Robert delves into the background of the most destructive archaeologist in history: Heinrich Schlieman, who destroyed the city of Troy looking for the city of Troy. Sources: https://talkafricana.com/giuseppe-ferlini-the-treasure-hunter-who-demolished-and-robbed-the-pyramids-of-meroe/ https://www.amusingplanet.com/2021/02/giuseppe-ferlini-pyramid-destroyer.html https://www.neperos.com/article/rs503u121c474977 https://www.roger-pearse.com/weblog/2016/12/06/just-one-italian-the-pyramids-of-meroe-and-giuseppe-ferlini-their-destroyer/#footnote_1_16431 https://www.jstor.org/stable/40000601?googleloggedin=true&seq=9 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-many-my…