Trojan

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The Oscar winner will play Helen, whose beauty famously "launched a thousand ships" and resulted in the Trojan war, according to Homer's ancient Greek legend.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Trojan culture will be tested more than ever, but Dunn feels good about where the team is heading.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

A four-point deficit midway through the first half turned into a five-point Trojan lead by halftime, with USC looking primed for a signature afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

VCRs were a Trojan horse in the American home that kicked off a rebellion against the centralized entertainment of the big three networks and movie-theater chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Nevertheless, she wanted to follow in the footsteps of Aeneas, son of Aphrodite, the first demigod to settle here after the Trojan War.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan