The Library of Alexandria: The World's First Think Tank
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Join us on a time-bending journey back to 300 BCE, as we explore the wonders of the Great Library of Alexandria. Stand amid ancient scrolls in the world's first intellectual powerhouse that was like Google, Wikipedia, and Harvard combined! Discover how Ptolemy I Soter, an old general of Alexander the Great, turned his passion for books into a melting pot of the world's leading minds. From Eratosthenes measuring the Earth's circumference to Euclid complicating geometry, delve into the thrilling narratives that unfolded under the grand roof of this ancient think tank. Tune in to understand its mysterious demise and the lasting legacy it left on human knowledge. This trip is sure to make you appreciate your smartphone just a little bit more! This podcast was generated using artificial intelligence. Music credit: "Renaissance" by Audionautix.
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