The Rosetta Stone

This BBC podcast episode of "In Our Time" features Melvyn Bragg and three experts—Penelope Wilson, Campbell Price, and Richard Bruce Parkinson—discussing the Rosetta Stone. The discussion covers its physical characteristics, historical context, and significance in deciphering hieroglyphs and unlocking ancient Egyptian culture. They explore its discovery, its journey to the British Museum, and the political and intellectual climate surrounding its decipherment, highlighting the contributions of scholars like Thomas Young and Champollion. The panel also touches on the stone's impact on archaeology, Egyptology, and its broader cultural influence, including the debate around its repatriation to Egypt.