I have always been interested in Schliemann, because he actually lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for a few years before he went off to do all of his archaeology. It gives me a connection with him that all of the other archaeological greats of the past don't have.
There's some kookiness that goes on even today, or especially so, about Schliemann. The fact is, he revolutionized archaeology; he busted the haid of the anti-literalists, who were in fact opposed to the teaching of the classics and classical languages; and he was one of the pioneers of the concept of prehistory. What we see today are groundless accusations that he faked the so-called Mask of Agamemnon, destroyed more than he discovered, was a fraud, huckster, phony, etc etc.
Wow, I did not know he lived in Indy!