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Helen of Troy

The multi-episode series 'Helen of Troy' on The Rest Is History explores the mythic origins and cultural interpretations of Helen, delving into her role in Greek mythology, including her abduction by Paris and the Trojan War. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook also investigate Heinrich Schliemann's archaeological endeavors, linking Homeric myth to Bronze Age realities through his excavations at Troy and Mycenae. Listeners gain insights into the evolving narratives surrounding Helen, archaeology, and the interplay between myth and history.