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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Rosetta StoneSeries 1, episode 33Neil 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 Click to see when A History of the World in 100 Objects, Rosetta Stone is coming up on UK TV |
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