From the Vault: The Tempest Stele

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

English - January 29, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB - ★★★★ - 5.5K ratings
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During the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Ahmose I erected a stele detailing a great storm that destroyed tombs, temples and other structures. Does this artifact describe a real atmospheric disturbance? Or is it propaganda? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the mystery. (originally published 1/28/2021)

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