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Feb 2024

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Cracking the Code: The Rosetta Stone Sto...

BEDTIME HISTORY

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Unlock the secrets of ancient communication in this fascinating podcast episode delving into the history of the Rosetta Stone. Journey back in time to Egypt's Ptolemaic era, where the stone served as a pivotal key to deciphering hieroglyphs. Explore the story behind its discovery by Napoleonic troops in 1799 and its subsequent role in unlocking the mysteries of ancient Egyptian language and culture.

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