A History of the World in 100 Objects is a History Documentary programme.

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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Rosetta Stone

Series 1, episode 33

Neil MacGregor recalls the Egypt of Ptolemy V as he explores the story behind the Rosetta Stone and the Greek kings who ruled in Alexandria around 2,000 years ago. Joined by historian Dorothy Thompson and writer Ahdaf Soueif, he describes the contest that led to the cracking of the relic's hieroglyphics