The Pioneers of Egyptology
Dan Snow's History Hit
History Hit
4.7 • 13.7K Ratings
🗓️ 18 November 2020
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
Chris Naunton joined me on the podcast to talk about the work of the many people who contributed to our understanding of ancient Egypt.
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