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Ancient Egypt | 5. a lost world?
History Extra podcast
The Birth of Egyptology: Colonial Roots and Victorian Fascination
This chapter explores the formalization of Egyptology in the 19th century against a backdrop of colonialism, focusing on the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and its pivotal role in unlocking Egyptian hieroglyphs. It further examines the Victorian era's obsession with ancient Egypt in literature and culture, including the darker implications of mummification and the exploitation of Egyptian heritage.
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