Today, we take a closer look at the legendary Library of Alexandria. We’ll talk about the city's founding, the creation of the Great Library under Ptolemy I, the tragic accidental burning by Caesar, its slow decline and the destruction of the Serapeum Library, the murder of Hypatia, the things lost to history, and other interesting topics... WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Mars Men For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code 'CAMP' at https://mengotomars.com 👕🧢 Use CHRISTMASCAMP at checkout for 17% off when you shop at https://camp-rd.com/collections/christmas 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com 🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History Here: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.com Make Sure To Follow @History-Camp ​⁠ 🏕️ 🎩 😳 Follow Our Comedy Channel ​⁠@MarkGagnonComedy Timestamps: 0:00 Christos YAPPIN 1:09 Shoutout to Joseph Manning 1:53 The Founding of Alexandria 4:54 Ptolemy I Takes Over 7:07 The Creation of Alexandria's Library 14:40 Caesar Accidentally Burns Alexandria 17:49 Decline of Alexandria 23:34 Destruction of Serapeum Library 27:35 Murder of Hypatia 30:30 Arab Invasion of Alexandria 33:14 Things Lost In Alexandria 38:35 Archeological Discovery of Alexandria 41:08 The Scholarly Thoughts #foryou #history #podcast #knowledge #interesting #comedy #film #interview #mystery