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“Bettany Hughes's book on Helen of Troy makes the case for how Helen might have been rooted in memories of how women in the Bronze Age lived, emphasizing the significance of women in that era.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Heinrich Schliemann's obsession
For: Listeners interested in archaeology and mythology
Key quote: “Helen is a kind of obsession for him.”
The host discusses Heinrich Schliemann's life and his obsession with the story of Helen of Troy, highlighting how this obsession influenced his archaeological pursuits. The mention of Bettany Hughes' book serves to provide a deeper understanding of the historical and mythological context surrounding Schliemann's discoveries.