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Exploring the Mysteries of the Library of Alexandria (Listen and Learn)

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In today's episode of Listen and Learn, we dive into the mysteries of the legendary Library of Alexandria. Journey through the bustling ancient streets and majestic halls filled with thousands of scrolls across various subjects. We discuss the tragic series of events leading to its destruction and speculate on the immense loss of knowledge. Finally, we touch on its lasting legacy and the modern tribute, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Join me, William, as we uncover the fascinating story of one of history's greatest centers of learning.

0:00 The Great Library of Alexandria

00:35 Introduction to the Library of Alexandria

01:14 Exploring the Grand Library

01:51 The Vast Collection of Scrolls

02:22 The Tragic Destruction

06:25 The Mysterious Death of Alexander

The Daring Creative Podcast is Hosted by William Smith, and is itself a product of Daring Creative.
Each episode tacklea a fascinating topic, explore some of life's biggest mysteries and occasionally host a conversation with an interesting person.

  • Daring Dialogue - inner monologue thoughts and occasional interviews
  • Listen and Learn - every episode has a random topic, learn to ask better questions with AI!
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About Daring Creative
Daring Creative is the marketing, video, and podcasts consultancy of William Smith, essentially the freelance side of my business. I'm available to help with marketing and brand strategy, social media, video and audio podcasts.

More detail here:
http://daringcreative.com
And if you'd like to follow, you can find me here:
Instagram - @daringcreative
YouTube - @daringcreative
LinkedIn - @daringcreative
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Chapters

1. The Great Library of Alexandria (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to the Library of Alexandria (00:00:35)

3. Exploring the Grand Library (00:01:14)

4. The Vast Collection of Scrolls (00:01:51)

5. The Tragic Destruction (00:02:22)

6. The Mysterious Death of Alexander (00:06:25)

20 episodes

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Content provided by William Smith. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by William Smith or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In today's episode of Listen and Learn, we dive into the mysteries of the legendary Library of Alexandria. Journey through the bustling ancient streets and majestic halls filled with thousands of scrolls across various subjects. We discuss the tragic series of events leading to its destruction and speculate on the immense loss of knowledge. Finally, we touch on its lasting legacy and the modern tribute, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Join me, William, as we uncover the fascinating story of one of history's greatest centers of learning.

0:00 The Great Library of Alexandria

00:35 Introduction to the Library of Alexandria

01:14 Exploring the Grand Library

01:51 The Vast Collection of Scrolls

02:22 The Tragic Destruction

06:25 The Mysterious Death of Alexander

The Daring Creative Podcast is Hosted by William Smith, and is itself a product of Daring Creative.
Each episode tacklea a fascinating topic, explore some of life's biggest mysteries and occasionally host a conversation with an interesting person.

  • Daring Dialogue - inner monologue thoughts and occasional interviews
  • Listen and Learn - every episode has a random topic, learn to ask better questions with AI!
  • Relatable Business Stories - hear the stories of everyday entrepreneurs.

Thanks for tuning in!
If you want to learn more about Daring Dialogue, visit daringcreative.com/podcast
About Daring Creative
Daring Creative is the marketing, video, and podcasts consultancy of William Smith, essentially the freelance side of my business. I'm available to help with marketing and brand strategy, social media, video and audio podcasts.

More detail here:
http://daringcreative.com
And if you'd like to follow, you can find me here:
Instagram - @daringcreative
YouTube - @daringcreative
LinkedIn - @daringcreative
Facebook - @daringcreative

  continue reading

Chapters

1. The Great Library of Alexandria (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to the Library of Alexandria (00:00:35)

3. Exploring the Grand Library (00:01:14)

4. The Vast Collection of Scrolls (00:01:51)

5. The Tragic Destruction (00:02:22)

6. The Mysterious Death of Alexander (00:06:25)

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