Listen "184. Troy - The Motives of War"
Episode Synopsis
The Trojan War is one of the most famously described and mythologized accounts from Ancient Greek civilization. It was the passion-fuelled war waged by the Greek States against Troy, which has captivated our imagination for millennia and inspired multiple Hollywood portrayals. But what exactly do we know about The Trojan War? And what can a war from so many years ago teach us about some of the wars in our world today? Professor Barry Strauss - renowned historian, author, and television personality - joins the podcast. Lear more about Barry Strauss at https://barrystrauss.com. Check out Barry's podcast, ANTIQUITAS: Leaders and Legends of the Ancient World, at https://www.digitalpodcast.com/feeds/93584-antiquitas. This episode is sponsored by Uncertain Things - https://uncertain.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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