Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Episode 5, Early Attempts to Decipher the Rosetta Stone
2019
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With the discovery of the Rosetta Stone by the French, the process of deciphering hieroglyphs could begin. But early attempts were thrown off by what Professor Brier calls the "Big Mistake". Here, examine the reasons why so many scholars made the error of treating hieroglyphs like picture writing.
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The Great Courses, 2016.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2016.In English
Performers:
Bob Brier
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
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425839
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