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Have you ever gazed in wonder at the Great Pyramid?

Have you marveled at the golden face of Tutankhamun?

Or admired the delicate features of Queen Nefertiti?

If you have, you'll probably like the History of Egypt podcast.

Every week, we explore tales of this ancient culture.

The History of Egypt is available wherever you get your podcasting fix.

Come, let me introduce you to the world of Ancient Egypt.

Everyone loves the idea of finding and unveiling something of immense historic importance.

Tutankhamun's tomb, Machu Picchu, Shackleton's endurance,

and of course, secret messages on the back of the Declaration of Independence

that leads Nicholas Cage to the Treasure of the Night's Templar.

Well, maybe we don't have something that dramatic, but it is still extraordinary.

It is a sort of historical treasure hunt, a decades-long unveiling of one of the most remarkable stories,

regarding travel and exploration in the history of the world.

Our story begins in the early 1800s when German explorer and traveler,

over at Jasper Setsen, came into possession of a collection of manuscripts in the Middle East.

In that trove was a 94-page volume titled,

a masterpiece to those who contemplate the wonders of cities and the marvels of traveling.

In more civil terms, it was called the Rihalla, which translates into the travels.

This tomb told the story of a man from what is modern day Morocco,

who traveled for 30 years throughout the Islamic world in the 14th century.

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