Description
In this episode of "Time Travellers Guide to Ancient History", we're time-hopping to the epic saga of Ancient Greece and exploring the tale of Paris and Helen, the teenage lovebirds whose story sparked a decade-long war. We’re giving the lowdown on the divine beauty contest that started it all, the drama that rivals a high-school soap opera, and the climactic Trojan War that brought a city to its knees. We're peeling back the layers of history to show you how this saga has woven itself into the fabric of our pop culture - from movies and literature to video games. Join us as we uncover the lessons that this love, war, and tragedy in Ancient Greece can still teach us today.
This podcast was generated with the help of artificial intelligence. Music credit: "Renaissance" by Audionautix. Join us on this exciting journey as we reveal how history isn't just a boring list of dates, but an endless source of dramatic, heart-stirring tales.
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Published 09/26/23
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Published 09/22/23