Our Fake History

Episode #139- What Became of the Great Library of Alexandria? (Part I)

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Sep 8, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Schliemann's Alexandria Scam

  • Heinrich Schliemann, famed for discovering Troy, tried to excavate in Alexandria, Egypt.
  • He claimed to have found Cleopatra's head, but experts believe it was a fake.
INSIGHT

Library Destruction Debate

  • Many believe the Great Library's destruction was a singular catastrophic event.
  • Experts disagree on when, why, and even if the Library was destroyed.
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Ptolemy's Cultural Strategy

  • Ptolemy I, Alexander the Great's successor in Egypt, established the Ptolemaic dynasty.
  • He aimed to legitimize his rule by making Alexandria a cultural hub.
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