Have Some "Shelf" Control: The Library of Alexandria

Throughout the golden age of Hellenistic culture and thought, the Library of Alexandria was a bastion of knowledge and intellectual pursuits. But the beginning of the end was sewn when a usurper assumed command of the Ptolemaic throne, expelling all scholars. Yet even this short-sighted act pailed in comparison to what happened next. Tune in for the exciting conclusion on the Library of Alexandria, this week on the 'History Loves Company' podcast!