Imagine a place where the greatest minds of the ancient world gathered—a library so vast, so powerful, that it aimed to collect every piece of knowledge in existence. Sounds incredible, right? That’s the Library of Alexandria. But here’s the thing: most of what we think we know about it comes from myths. Did Julius Caesar really burn it down in a single night? Was it truly the largest library of all time? And what happened to all that knowledge?
Join us as we explore the fascinating story of the Library of Alexandria. From its founding in the 3rd century BCE by Ptolemy I, a general of Alexander the Great, to its slow and quiet decay, we will separate myths from truths and uncover the true legacy of this magnificent center of knowledge. Discover how its idea—that knowledge is worth preserving and sharing—has inspired everything from modern universities to digital libraries like the internet itself.
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