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364 - The Mystery of the Great Library of Ancient Alexandria

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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The Foundation of the Library in Alexandria

This chapter explores the establishment of the library in Alexandria under the rule of Ptolemy I. It discusses Ptolemy's efforts to connect with the Egyptian people, the founding of the library, and its aspiration to house the sum total of accumulated human knowledge.

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