

The Ten Plagues of Egypt: An Ancient Disaster Story
Jul 6, 2023
Explore the Ten Plagues of Egypt, a dark biblical tale possibly rooted in a Bronze Age natural disaster. Discuss the moral implications, analyze biblical passages, and question the role of Moses. Uncover theories like volcanic eruptions and climate change as possible explanations for the plagues. Discover the connection between the plagues and the Bronze Age collapse. Dive into the impact of cataclysmic events like the eruption of the Theore volcano on Santorini. Examine the contamination of the Nile and its connection to the plagues. Explore the theory of a plague of flies rather than wild beasts. Delve into apocalyptic events, extreme weather, and the restoration of ancient structures. Connect burial pits to ancient disasters and the biblical plague of firstborn male children. Engage with theories, interpretation, and social media for further exploration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Ancient Natural Disaster Story of the 10 Plagues of Egypt
01:30 • 2min
The Myths and Theories of the Ten Plagues of Egypt
03:54 • 20min
The First Plague: The Plague of Blood
23:37 • 3min
The First Plague: Turning the Nile into Blood
26:57 • 4min
Contamination of the Nile and the Plague of Frogs
30:34 • 14min
An ad for 'Women of Myth', the story of Robert Barker, and introduction to 'History of Everything'
44:09 • 2min
The Plague of Wild Beasts
46:10 • 18min
The Tempest Stellae and Destructive Storms
01:03:47 • 17min
Burial Pits and Ancient Disasters
01:20:30 • 6min
Examining the Reality and Mythology of the Ten Plagues of Egypt
01:26:06 • 2min