The Trojan War and Modern Warfare | Alexander N. | TEDxShrewsbury House School Youth

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The battlefield has evolved from bronze swords to digital arenas, but have the core tenets of conflict changed? Shrewsbury House School pupil Alexander N. provides a brilliant historical analysis of the Trojan War, mapping ancient tactical paradigms directly onto contemporary military strategy. His presentation highlights the enduring nature of human conflict and the value of historical literacy in understanding modern global crises. This talk was recorded at the inaugural TEDxShrewsburyHouseSchoolYouth event held at Shrewsbury House School, Surbiton, UK, on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Centred on the theme of 'Innovation', this event served as a global showcase for "Ideas Worth Spreading", bridging professional insights from the St Paul’s School Group with the rigorous independent research of young scholars. The St Paul's School Group is a collaborative partnership of leading, not-for-profit schools united by a shared commitment to educational excellence; with Shrewsbury House School as

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