BUZZING· 76%1h 09m·2026-07-05·HistoryThe Trojan War
The story of Achilles, Odysseus and the siege of Troy has captivated audiences for millennia, but behind the legends lies a deeper mystery. Was this epic war a myth, a memory of a real Bronze Age conflict, or something in between? Today Tristan Hughes is joined by Eric Cline to explore the reality behind Homer’s…
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“I see Dr Eric Cline, I click like.”
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