Factual error: Contrary to what is depicted in the mini-series, the concept of a "high king" never existed in ancient Greece.
megamii
11th Sep 2003
Helen of Troy (2003)
11th Sep 2003
Helen of Troy (2003)
Factual error: Chinese men are shown in the Trojan marketplace wearing Manchu-style clothing, something they would not wear until the Chin Dynasty (late 17th century until the early 20th). Also, there are no records of the Chinese ever traveling to the West during the time period of the Trojan War (circa 1000 B.C.).
11th Sep 2003
Helen of Troy (2003)
Factual error: In the Trojan marketplace where Paris goes to find his beloved black bull, South American parrots are displayed. Parrots of any kind were not introduced into Europe from the Americas until the 16th century.