The Egyptian pyramids are easily the most mythologized pieces of architecture on the planet. They have inspired historical myths and misconceptions essentially as long as “history” has been a literary genre. The so-called “father of history” Herodotus was actually one of the first writers to try and explain the construction of the Pyramids. But should we really trust a guy who has been called the “father of lies”. Tune in and find out how my weird dating system, ancient machines, and Egyptian bathroom habits all play a role in the story.
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