6. Troy
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6. Troy includes mentions of Troy by Stephen Fry, The Trojan War, Alexander the Great by Adrian Goldsworthy, and Iliad by Homer, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.
Indexed context: The host mentions Stephen Fry's new book on Troy as a comprehensive resource that captures the fascination with the subject. This serves as a persona…
Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Trojan War' in the context of discussing Stephen Fry's new book about Troy, highlighting the ongoing fascination with the subj…
Indexed context: The host mentions the book while discussing Alexander the Great's historical significance and actions during his campaign. It highlights a moment whe…
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Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for 6. Troy on The Rest Is History.
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- The conversation centers on Alexander's visit to Troy.
- A second recurring theme is children's version of Iliad.
- Referenced books include Troy by Stephen Fry and The Trojan War.
- Related interests include Parents and history enthusiasts and Parents and educators interested in children's literature about ancient history..
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Troy by Stephen Fry, The Trojan War, and Alexander the Great by Adrian Goldsworthy are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to source cards and timestamps where available.
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The excerpt discusses the publicity for Stephen Fry's new book 'Troy', which invites readers to enter the world of the legendary story of the Trojan War.
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I'm actually right in the middle of writing a sequel to The Trojan War, which is a history of ancient Greece for children.
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I've been writing a children's book about Alexander the Great. There's a great moment in it when they pitch up the Macedonians invading Persia.
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The excerpt discusses the Iliad, highlighting its unexpected storytelling and the character of Achilles, who spends much time sulking in his tent.
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The host mentions Stephen Fry's new book on Troy as a comprehensive resource that captures the fascination with the subject. This serves as a perso…
The host mentions 'The Trojan War' in the context of discussing Stephen Fry's new book about Troy, highlighting the ongoing fascination with the su…
The host mentions the book while discussing Alexander the Great's historical significance and actions during his campaign. It highlights a moment w…
Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
300
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300 is discussed as a brilliant portrayal of the ancient world, depicting Spartans as proto-Nazis and proto-fascists.
Troy
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Sean Bean, playing Odysseus, admittedly, in the 2004 film Troy.
Cleopatra
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Cleopatra is mentioned as a comparison to Troy, noted for being long and boring, but still considered great.