The Dark Story Before the Odyssey

Today, we explore the epic tragedy of the Iliad—from the oral traditions of Homer and the discovery of the real Troy to the legendary duel between Achilles and Hector and the poems that followed. Welcome to History Camp! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsors: Mars Men -Visit https://mengotomars.com and get 50% Off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, and 3 Free Gifts with Code 'CAMP' at Checkout. Want the even WILDER theories? SIGN UP TO THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/CampGagnon 👕🧢 Shop CAMP Merch: https://camp-rd.com/collections/ufo 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets: https://markgagnonlive.com 🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.com 0:00 Miles Is BACK 1:47 The Iliad vs The Odyssey 5:32 Oral Tradition of Iliad + Who Is Homer? 6:32 The Real Troy 9:00 The Golden Apple 10:55 Achilles + 9 Year Siege 12:09 Chrysalis & Apollo’s Plague 15:30 Paris Fights Menelaus + Gods Join The Fight 17:08 Hector & Andromache 18:16 Death of Patroclus 21:40 Achilles Defeats Hector 25:12 Priam in The Tent 26:46 Poems After The Iliad 29:15 Drop Your Thoughts! #foryou #history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices