Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Napoleon in Egypt

Educational Jun 1, 2020 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E4: Explore how hieroglyphs, and the ability to read them, was rediscovered during Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Along the way, you'll consider the birth of Egyptology and the role of ushabtis, statues of servants buried with prominent Egyptians so they could avoid having to work in the next world.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 32 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.