Troy with Neil Laird

Based on a True Story

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 366) — Homer’s "The Iliad" tells the story of the Trojan War, a tale brought to the big screen in the 2004 film "Troy." But with an ancient epic as its foundation—and Hollywood’s creative liberties—how much of the story is real?

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In this episode, Neil Laird peels back the layers of myth and fiction to uncover the truth.

Neil is a multiple Emmy-nominated director and producer of historical films for networks including Discovery, BBC, PBS, and National Geographic. He has produced more than 100 programs worldwide, exploring crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks. He's also the author of his third book called "Prime Time Troy."

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Also mentioned in this episode

• Prime Time Travelers
• Prime Time Pompeii
• Prime Time Troy (Coming Soon ...)
• Homer's The Iliad

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