Jun 21, 2026 · 43 min · 16 segments
The Library of Alexandria was one of the most important and most celebrated buildings of the ancient Mediterranean. It was a great hub of learning and literature and made Alexandria one of the ancient…
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“Wait to hear their ruthless seafaring policy”
“Hear about history's cheekiest ancient library heist”
“Next, the legendary fire gets reexamined carefully”
“Discover why Alexandria's books meant imperial control”
“Inside the ancient world's booming book blackmarket”
