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How the Rosetta Stone Works

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Deciphering Hieroglyphics and the Debate Between France and England

Discover how the decipherment of hieroglyphics was achieved by analyzing symbols and relating them to phonetic sounds, leading to the identification of the name 'Ramsey' and the word for 'sun' in a related language. Explore the significance of this breakthrough, its impact on Egyptology, and the ongoing debate between France and England over credit for the decipherment.

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