S02E03: Egypt, the Gift of the Nile

Described by Herodotus as the gift of the Nile, the land of Egypt has captivated foreign  imaginations for thousands of years. Situated on the vast Mediterranean Sea, this ancient paradise of wonder built its own unique world on the shores of its great river, and developed a culture wholly based on its presence. The society that emerged has been touted as one of the most sophisticated of the ancient world, and still draws intense examination to this day. On this episode we discuss the ancient Egyptians.