Trojan
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Nolan’s non-CGI visions of the Trojan Horse, the Cyclops, the sacking of Troy, the transformation of men into pigs do not require an “ultimate” aspect ratio to be remarkable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Set in the late Bronze Age, in about the 13th Century BC, The Odyssey tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his quest to return from the Trojan War to his kingdom of Ithaca.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s version of the Trojan Horse—35 feet tall and rearing on hind legs—was half buried in sand on the Atlantic coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Based on Homer's ancient epic poem, the film tracks hero Odysseus as he faces obstacle after obstacle on his way home from the Trojan War.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The Trojan War would have ended in an honorable peace, leaving both sides unconquered, if it had not been for her hatred of a Trojan who had judged another goddess lovelier than she.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
A transgender actor playing a Greek soldier who tricks the Trojans into thinking the wooden horse is really a gift has sparked outrage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Once we start learning more about the Trojans, a completely different population of space rocks with very different histories, our understanding of solar system formation is destined to be challenged," said Marchi.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Kevin Takeuchi and Andrew Lamb hit solo home runs for the Trojans in the fourth and fifth innings, but the Trojans squandered scoring opportunities with runners in scoring position in the seventh and ninth innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Although the Argonauts had sailed east from Greece and Aeneas’ company were westward bound from Crete, the Trojans came upon the Harpies just as Jason and his men had done.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
