The ancient city of Troy was located along the northwest coast of Asia Minor, in what is now Turkey. It occupied a strategic position on the Dardanelles, a narrow water channel that connects the ...

From magnificent megacities to grand architectural ensembles, many great cities have disappeared from the world map for ...

It describes how the ancient Greeks infiltrated the city of Troy by concealing themselves within a giant, hollow wooden horse. However, there is little evidence to suggest that the event actually ...

The site of Hisarlik and the nine towns of Troy Known from ancient times, and widely recognised as the most likely site of the city of Troy, is the mound of Hisarlik in western Turkey. Once the ...

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 ...

Dedicated to the place made famous by Homer’s Iliad, the Troy Museum—situated amid the city’s ruins—brings an ancient legend to life. Among the collections are 24 pieces of “Troy Gold ...

In Hidden Aegean, travel expert Peter Greenberg explores hidden gems of Turkey’s Aegean coast, including Bodrum, Izmir, and the ancient city of Troy. Activities include walking among the ancient ...

Menelaus discovers Helen has eloped with Paris and issues an ultimatum to Troy: return her or face war. Episode 3. videoEpisode 3 The Greeks invade and the Trojans retreat behind the city walls ...