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The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy

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🗓️ 15 June 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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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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Leaning on his cane, Heinrich Schliemann snaps at his crew to work faster.

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The sun is barely up, but he can already feel the heat gathering in the air, chasing away the

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last of the night's chill. All around him, men haul down tents and roll up canvas. The nail

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crate shut and load them onto a half of a dozen waiting carts.

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