Troy: everything you wanted to know

Published: Aug. 28, 2022, 5 a.m.

The story of the Trojan War \u2013 featuring the daring Achilles, beautiful Helen and one very deceptive horse \u2013 is a classic of western literature. But did this famous war ever really happen? And was Troy even a real place? On today\u2019s \u2018Everything you wanted to know\u2019 episode, Professor Paul Cartledge answers listener questions on these ancient mysteries. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, he discusses the discovery of archaeological remains believed to be Troy, and why Homer\u2019s Iliad may not be the most reliable historical source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices