Feature: What happened to the Royal library of Alexandria?
Presenter: Dana El Masri
Delivered: Montreal on February 18, 2018
In this afikra feature, Dana El Masri takes a look at the mystery of the Library of Alexandria. She explores its history, its cultural relevance as well as the myths that surround it, and the legacy it has left behind.
Sources & Future References
The Great Myths 5: The Destruction of the Great Library of Alexandria - History for Atheists
The Library: An Illustrated History by Stuart A.P. Murray - Google Books
The Great Library of Alexandria Burnt: Towards the History of a Symbol on JSTOR
The Destruction of the Library of Alexandria: A Reassessment by Christophe Rico - Academia.edu
What happened to the great library of Alexandria? - The Straight Dope
Hellenistic Period And Alexandria (323 B.C. To 31 B.C.) | Facts And Details
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