Troy: The Myth and Reality Behind the Epic Legend

Troy digs deep into the heart of one of the greatest stories ever told. Troy's story begins in the mind of travelling storytellers and comes to its culmination in Homer's epic poem, The Iliad. For many, the city of Troy has long been regarded as myth but others believe Troy existed, the scene of a ten-year siege and the gruesome battles inspired by the abduction of the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta. Whatever is true, Troy conjures up images of golden heroes, enchanting ...