Did the Trojan War – the ten year, cosmic clash between the Greeks and the Trojans, featuring the Olympian gods, kings and heroes – actually happen? Is there any evidence for the existence of the Trojan Horse? And, why is it the war the foundational myth of both ancient Greece and ancient Rome?
To launch a brand new bonus series, Tom is joined by the world famous classicist, Mary Beard, to discuss four of classical antiquity’s most iconic subjects. Today: the Trojan War…
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