National Geographic - Beyond the Movie - Troy
Millions will see the epic movie "Troy," and many will leave the theater asking the same questions: How true is this ancient story about the Greeks' ten-year war to win back a beautiful queen? Did King Agamemnon really launch a thousand ships to attack the city of Troy (where the queen had gone with her lover)? Did Troy actually exist? This intriguing program, which features dramatic recreations and penetrating analysis is a revealing look at the history of underlying Homer's legendary tale, about the Trojan War. Historians examine what we a know about a story that has captured imaginations for some 2800 years--and enriched our language with such phrases as "Achilles heel," "Trojan Horse," and many others. Sometimes crossing swords with past findings, this program is a lively and entertaining resource for the countless filmgoers who will want to know more about everything "Troy."