The British Museum opens the first major Troy exhibition in the United Kingdom

The British Museum opened its major exhibition for Autumn 2019. The BP exhibition Troy: myth and reality is the first major Troy exhibition in the UK. It reveals the lasting legacy of stories from the Trojan War, first told by early poets such Homer and Virgil and retold and reinterpreted right up to the present day. The show highlights works of art inspired by the tales of war, love and loss that are wrapped up in the Trojan cycle of myths and passed down through generations. Following in the footsteps of the archaeologists and adventurers who sought to prove the reality of ancient Troy, this exhibition showcases the discoveries made by Heinrich Schliemann in Turkey in the 1870s, which changed the perception of this epic tale forever. From the Trojan horse to Troilus and Cressida, and Hollywood films and contemporary art, this exhibition tells the stories of Troy that have fascinated and inspired people for more than 3,000 yea