Timesuck with Dan Cummins 364 - The Mystery of the Great Library of Ancient Alexandria
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Sep 4, 2023 Explore the mystery of the Great Library of Ancient Alexandria and its destruction. Learn about the challenges of storing ancient information and the history of libraries before Alexandria. Delve into the life and conquests of Alexander the Great and the construction of ancient Alexandria. Discover the legends surrounding the library's destruction and the importance of preserving knowledge. Plus, get a preview of the next episode on the Trailside Killer.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mystery of the Great Library of Alexandria
02:08 • 18min
The World's First Library and the Challenges of Ancient Information Storage
20:26 • 6min
The History of Libraries Before the Library of Alexandria
26:29 • 6min
The Life and Conquests of Alexander the Great
32:11 • 19min
The Construction and Layout of Ancient Alexandria
51:01 • 4min
The Foundation of the Library in Alexandria
54:46 • 29min
The Legends and Destruction of the Great Library of Alexandria
01:23:18 • 26min
The Trailside Killer and Listener Emails
01:49:18 • 6min
Movie Mention, Personal Life, and Listener Request
01:54:56 • 5min