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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

What was the Trojan Horse?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Imagine being stuck outside a giant stone wall for ten whole years! That’s exactly what happened to the ancient Greek soldiers trying to get into the city of Troy. They tried everything, but the walls were just too strong and too tall! Just when it seemed like they would never win, a very clever hero named Odysseus came up with the sneakiest plan in history. Instead of fighting, the Greeks built a massive, hollow wooden horse and left it right outside the city gates! The Trojans thought it was a victory trophy and wheeled it inside to celebrate. But wait—there was a secret! Hidden deep inside the horse's belly were Greek soldiers waiting for the sun to go down. In the middle of the night, they crept out, opened the gates, and changed history forever! Join Mira and Finn as they explore how one giant wooden toy became the ultimate secret weapon. Was it a real horse? How did they stay quiet inside? Get ready to find out in this epic tale of tricks, traps, and ancient legends!

Imagine being stuck outside a giant stone wall for ten whole years! That’s exactly what happened to the ancient Greek soldiers trying to get into the city of Troy. They tried everything, but the walls were just too strong and too tall! Just when it seemed like they would never win, a very clever hero named Odysseus came up with the sneakiest plan in history. Instead of fighting, the Greeks built a massive, hollow wooden horse and left it right outside the city gates! The Trojans thought it wa...

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