The Library of Alexandria (Encore)
Everything Everywhere Daily
00:00
The Uncertain Fate of the Library of Alexandria
This chapter discusses the closure of pagan temples and battles leading to the disappearance of the original Library of Alexandria, mentioning the tragic death of scholar Hypatia and the possibility of Christian destruction of pagan works, while also highlighting the creation of a new library in the 20th century.
Play episode from 11:37
Transcript
