In Search of History

Season 3 Episode 6: Library of Alexandria

Alexander the Great’s most highly regarded general, Ptolemy the First, designs the Alexandria Library. For the first time in history, scholars from all fields of study and from every known corner of the world have a place where they can pursue pure knowledge. The Alexandria Library houses the largest collection of books ever assembled in the ancient world. But no trace of it exists today. Who was responsible for the destruction of the Alexandria Library and what secrets about the ancient world were forever lost in the rubble?

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

5

Episodes:

110

Cast:

David Ackroyd

Quality:

HD

Duration:

45 min

First Air:

1996

Rating:

7.0