Birth of Schliemann

On this day in history, in 1822, German archaeologist Heinrich Shliemann was born. He is important in the annals of ancient history and archaeology for his work at Hisarlik, which he excavated in his search for the historical city behind the Trojan War legends.

See the following Homeric Questions from this site and that of About.com Archaeology Guide Kris Hirst:

• Heinrich Schliemann and the Discovery of Troy
• The Great Homer Nodding
• Homeric Geography