The ancient city of Troy is identified as the archaeological site at Hisarlik. But how do we really know that it was there?

What language did the Trojans speak? Was it Greek, Luwian, or something else? This article examines the evidence.

“Wilusa” is very similar to the Greek word “Ilios” or “Ilion,” which is what Homer actually calls Troy (the “w” had dropped out of Greek by Homer’s time). In fact, the Iliad ...

In the time of the empire, Roman emperors grandly embellished what was then the small town of Troy as the “mother-city” of Rome. The prime written source, the Iliad, actually focusses on only ...

“dates back to the time of Troy VI, around 1300 BCE. It’s believed to be part of the fortifications described in The Iliad.” I paused to run my hand along the cool, rough surface, imagining ...

Based loosely on Homers ancient Greek epic poem 'Iliad', Troy: Fall of a City tells the story of the 10 year siege of the ancient city of Troy by the Greeks, after Paris, the young prince of Troy ...

Helen of Troy was written in. As her story passed down the generations it held up a mirror to the prejudices of society and to some of its truths. Helen in the Iliad declares, ‘on us has been ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from A Total War Saga: Troy - Rhesus & Memnon Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga ...

“Wilusa” is very similar to the Greek word “Ilios” or “Ilion,” which is what Homer actually calls Troy (the “w” had dropped out of Greek by Homer’s time). In fact, the Iliad ...