Stuff You Missed in History Class How the Rosetta Stone Works
Dec 1, 2008
Learn about the fascination with Ancient Egypt, the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, and the efforts to decipher hieroglyphics. Follow the determined scholar's journey to decode hieroglyphics and the ongoing debate between France and England. Discover the challenges of bringing the Rosetta Stone back to its home country.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ancient Egypt: Napoleon, the Rosetta Stone, and Deciphering Hieroglyphics
02:38 • 10min
The Determined Scholar and the Challenge of Hieroglyphics
12:24 • 2min
Deciphering Hieroglyphics and the Debate Between France and England
14:28 • 3min
Bringing the Rosetta Stone Home and Various Ads
17:13 • 3min