EPISODE · Jul 21, 2016 · 1H 1M
1.3 - Ancient Egypt...Is It All Bollocks?
from The World Viewed From A Sofa · host Olly Barnes
Tongues firmly in cheeks as always, Andy and Olly discuss the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and whether or not the accepted views of when and why the Pyramids were built. They also consider the cost in materials, man hours and beer required to complete such an amazing feat. They compare notes on some of the also-rans in ancient construction like the Mayans who added their own unique flair to the original idea. Even Stalin gets a mention.
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Tongues firmly in cheeks as always, Andy and Olly discuss the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and whether or not the accepted views of when and why the Pyramids were built. They also consider the cost in materials, man hours and beer required to complete such an amazing feat. They compare notes on some of the also-rans in ancient construction like the Mayans who added their own unique flair to the original idea. Even Stalin gets a mention.
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