Dan Snow's History Hit The Rosetta Stone
Jun 24, 2024
Dr Chris Naunton, Egyptologist, joins Dan to unravel the mystery of the Rosetta Stone. They discuss its significance in deciphering ancient hieroglyphs, Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, the controversial journey of the stone to the British Museum, and the collaborative efforts to crack the code.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Deciphering the Rosetta Stone
04:58 • 10min
Discovery of the Rosetta Stone during Napoleon's invasion of Egypt
14:58 • 3min
The Controversial Journey of the Rosetta Stone
17:32 • 5min
Cracking the Code of the Rosetta Stone Hieroglyphs
22:13 • 6min
Exploring New Books and Subscriptions
28:04 • 2min