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Is It True That...
...Decadence Caused the Fall of Rome?
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...Julius Caesar Was Born by C-Section?
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...The Library of Alexandria Burned Down?24 min
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The Library of Alexandria was considered a treasure trove of knowledge - and its loss shows how fragile knowledge can be. What has been preserved over thousands of years has often been painstakingly preserved and copied. But whether on parchment, as a manuscript or on microchips - the decisive factor is how we use this heritage to build bridges between the past, present and future.
Country
Germany
Year
2024
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