Blegen became famous for helping uncover the ancient city of Troy, found in present-day Hisarlik, Turkey, and the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War as told in the epic poems of Homer.

However, it’s not a standalone story. Indeed, it serves as a sequel to the Iliad, which details the 10-year Trojan war. For anyone who isn’t familiar with Greek mythology, the story of Troy ...