✨Upcoming Webinar: The Trojan War - Fiction or Fact?

The best webinars ONLY on Ancient Origins Premium [AOlogoSingle] View this email [in your browser]( [webinar_titl...]( 39th Webinar - 27 April 2019 The Trojan War - Fiction or Fact? Fiction: Homer’s Iliad depicts the narrative of an epic saga of a war fought between the Achaeans (Greece) and the Trojans (Turkey) during the late Bronze Age circa 1250 BC. The catalyst for the war is the abduction – or some say voluntary elope – of Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world and wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta, by Paris, prince of Troy and son of King Priam, on a trade envoy to Sparta. Menelaus urges his brother King Agamemnon of Mycenae and high king of the Achaeans, to enforce a pact all the suitors of Helen swore to protect her marriage to Menelaus. Agamemnon issues the ‘Call to Arms” and, after sacrificing his own daughter Iphigenia for fair winds, a thousand Greek ships set sail for the shores of Ilium/Troy. There ensues a war that lasts for ten years, as the walls of Ilium were built by Poseidon and Apollo and are impenetrable. Troy is breached and burnt to the ground, the king and princes killed, the women raped, and the queen enslaved and so ends the war… but not the legend. [GO PREMIUM NOW]( and get access to all 38 webinars & much more [CHECK OUT OUR ARCHIVE]( Facts: In 1870 self-styled archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann began digging at a site in Turkey called Hisarlik. Schliemann had his lifelong dream fulfilled when he uncovered the citadel of Troy and a golden treasure he believed belonged to King Priam. He dug a trench which revealed nine layers of human occupation spanning from 2700 BC to 500 AD Roman time, but in his eager enthusiasm he amateurishly destroyed many artifacts and evidence. Archaeologists generally attribute level VI to Homer’s Troy. Some of the layers show destruction by fire – such as the first circa 2700 BC, and some by earth quake, some even of a long siege, but can any of these concretely prove that the Trojan War, actually happened? [Petros Koutoupis](Petros Koutoupis, independent historical researcher, conducts an investigation whether we can safely say if the Trojan war was indeed fact—or fiction. [Petros Koutoupis]( is an author and an independent historical researcher, focusing predominantly on the Late Bronze and Early Iron Age periods of the Eastern Mediterranean and general Near East. Fluent in modern Greek, Petros has additional knowledge in languages that include ancient & Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, and a good fundamental understanding of Aramaic, Ugaritic, Phoenician, and Akkadian. He has always relied on the original sources for interpreting some of our most misunderstood historical and mythological texts. His most recent book is: Biblical Origins: An Adopted Legacy. [www.petroskoutoupis.com]( You can also follow him on Twitter: [www.twitter.com/pkoutoupis]( [SIGN UP]( TO BE A MEMBER NOW: Don’t miss a moment! (It’s quick and easy to become a Gold Member – [get immediate access to interviews, webinars, free eBooks, exclusive content, and so much more!)]( [Go Premium!]( - Ancient Origins Magazine - 70+ archived webinars - Monthly LIVE Webinars and Talk to an Expert sessions - 30+ Ebooks - Full access to all articles and content on the Premium site - Monthly Giveaways - ADS FREE main Ancient Origins site - Participation in Expeditions - and [much more]( ... [BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER]( PEOPLE SAY ABOUT OUR WEBINARS : "There is no other resource on the internet where you can get up to date information and live webinars by well known experts - both mainstream and alternative. I really really enjoy every single bit of them!" John, US "The variety of the topics and the selection of speakers is just astonishing! Well done Ancient Origins." Sandra, UK "Impressive source of information, both the articles and the webinars. Having the chance to speak directly to authors and researchers is a unique privilege for Ancient Origins Premium members" John, Australia "I truly enjoy Ancient Origins. I don't always have the time to fully read the articles or participate in the webinars, the ones I have read/participated in are wonderful. I'm very happy that I joined A. O. as a gold member, it's well worth the small $ amount. I encourage anyone who enjoys the articles to become a gold member." Beth, US [READ MORE TESTIMONIALS ...]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Report spam]( You have received this email because you have subscribed to [Ancient-Origins.net](. Copyright © 2018 [Stella Novus Limited]( - [Ancient Origins]( Sent with [ActiveTrail](?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=List&utm_campaign=NormalEnglish) software