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Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep

Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep

Published 2 months ago
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In this episode, we explore the stark reality of daily life in Ancient Egypt, contrasting the popular idealized image with the challenging, often harsh existence of ordinary people. We take a sensory journey through a typical morning, detailing everything from the physical environment to the ubiquitous diet of bread and beer.


Chapters
03:53 Waking Up in a Mudbrick Home
08:12 The Sights and Smells of the Nile
10:12 The Body's Burden
13:09 Bread, Beer, and Flies
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