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Why Did The Library Of Alexandria Burn Down?


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Was the Library of Alexandria really lost to a single fire? Or is the truth far more complex—and far more tragic?

In this episode, we dive deep into the real story behind the greatest intellectual loss of the ancient world. Far from a one-night blaze, the Library's demise was a slow unraveling—driven by politics, fanaticism, war, and neglect.

📜 Discover the visionary birth of Alexandria’s universal library
🔥 Uncover the myth of Caesar’s fire
⚔️ Trace the slow decay of a civilization’s memory
🧠 Learn how the spirit of Alexandria still echoes today

This isn’t just history—it’s a warning. Knowledge doesn’t only burn. Sometimes, it simply fades away.

🎧 Listen now and reflect: What have we done with the legacy they left behind?

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