Jun 7, 2026 · 45 min · 21 segments
In July 1799, French soldiers unearthed a stone that would transform our understanding of the ancient world. Discovered in a fort at Rashid, the Rosetta Stone became the key to deciphering Egypt’s…
Ilona RegulskiGuest
Tristan HughesHostAvailable on Business plans.
Sign up to unlock
Ever wondered why the Romans were defeated in the Teutoburg Forest? What secrets lie buried in prehistoric Ireland? Or what made Alexander truly great? With a subscription to History Hit, you can explore our ancient past alongside the world's leading historians and archeologists.
You'll also unlock hundreds of hours of original documentaries with a brand new release every single week, covering everything from the ancient world to World War II.
517 more lines in this transcript.
Create an account to read the whole episode, search across every transcript, and follow the shows you care about.
“Four shared letters cracked Egypt's ancient code”
“Napoleon's soldiers stumbled upon history-changing stone unexpectedly.”
“The deciphering race intensifies between two minds.”
“Here's how hieroglyphs actually convey their messages.”
“Europe resisted Africa's deeper historical primacy claim.”
