For my money, the best poetic, "formal" translation. Epic sweep, brilliant work.

Great interpretation of the Iliad. Still done in poetry, it reads like a WWII thriller. If you think the classics are dry and dusty, give this a read! Also grab his translations of the Odyssey and Aeneid.

Good discussion of the relationship between Homer's poems and other works that filled out the Trojan War story--most of which are lost and only exist in fragments.

Fascinating exploration of how the Trojan War story linked Greece and Rome, giving Rome a sense of a mythological past befitting a superpower.

This Trojan Women is quite a contrast with Euripides’ masterpiece! Seneca the playwright was lurid, bloody, over-the-top… and for that, purists have never forgiven him.

Medieval romance by Chaucer. Very influential during the Middle Ages.

Once influential, now obscure, this is a seriously bizarre take on Achilles’ famous battle with the Amazon queen before the walls of Troy. Great turn-of-the-century decadence… and to top it off, illustrated by Maurice Sendak of “Where the Wild Things Are” fame!

Gripping graphic novel. Retells the entire story from a more modern viewpoint. Visually dazzling, and has won the respect of many archaeologists. First of an ongoing series.

This series is fun, geared toward the military-minded. They explore warriors, weapons, and fortresses of various times and cultures. Good, current info, and incredible illustrations.

Impressive catalog of the treasure Schilemann found at Troy, presumed lost until in resurfaced in Russia. Dazzling visuals.

Fantasic book that sets the action of the Homeric poems to real points of the Aegean landscape. Makes the Iliad and Odyssey come alive.

Companion to the 80s miniseries. Comprehensive examination of the Trojan War, uncovers the truth behind the myths.

Good recent intro that looks into the “historicality” of the Trojan War. Not as deep or probing as others, it is based on all the current info coming out of the Trojan excavations and is a good read.

Another good intro for those curious about Troy and the Trojan War.

Castleden has written extensively on bronze age Greece—here is his take on the Trojan War. His ideas are strongly based on the most current info coming from Troy.

Opera dealing with the fall of Troy and its aftermath. Brilliant singing, great acting, although the sets are somewhat obscure.

Astonishing modern opera based on the Trojan War. Should win over people who think they hate "modern music."

Another useful study on the Trojan War in ancient Greek art.

Detailed documentary looks into the historical truth of the Spartan queen, as well as the lives of bronze age women in general. Hughes also produced a companion book for the series.

The Cassandra scenes are just plain 70s-era weird. But past that, the movie delivers tour-de-force acting from an incredible lineup of actresses. A good way to experience Euripides’ masterpiece.