The Rosetta Stone and what it actually says with Ilona Regulski | Curator's Corner S7 Ep7
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Published 2022-10-13
If you answered no, don't worry! Dr Ilona Regulski, Curator of Ancient Writing at the British Museum has this and so much more to tell you about the object that unlocked ancient Egypt.
If you answered yes, well done for having completed the set reading ahead of time. However, there's still loads more to learn about this amazing object, so stick around for a while.
If you'd like to find out more about how hieroglyphs were deciphered in the 1800s, we currently have an exhibition on all about it:
Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt is on now!
Find out more here: bit.ly/3TeIrMh
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00:39 Where was the Rosetta Stone found?
01:46 What languages are on the Rosetta Stone?
02:20 What does the Rosetta Stone actually say?
05:14 How many copies of the Rosetta Stone are there?
07:30 What was on the missing parts of the Rosetta Stone?
09:15 Which language was written first on the Rosetta Stone?
12:31 What the hieroglyphs say on the Rosetta Stone
All Comments (21)
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Want more Ilona? Want more Egyptian hieroglyphs? Check out our video where Ilona teaches you (and Nick) how to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwZB0MsXCjQ
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I had no idea that there were other, even better copies of the Rosetta Stone. This video was fascinating. Thank you for the clear explanation.
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As a Greek, I can read the Greek text and understand at least 80% to 90% of the words. It is like reading a letter from the distant past.
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I remember being at the British Museum and standing in front and admiring the Rosetta stone, which was only roped off from the public, and not in an enclosure. There was a Greek boy standing next to me and I asked him, "Can you read it?" He said "Yes, I can read it." Amazing to see the gift this stone has given us to connect with an ancient civilization and to generations and civilizations to come.
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I enjoyed how excited she got when showing the details of the writing. It is a pleasure to see some who obviously enjoys their work as much as her.
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Ilona is a competent explainer; clear, precise, and accessible. Great work!
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It is fascinating to hear the Rosetta stone being explained by a Belgian egyptologist with a very Polish name in slightly Dutch-accented English!
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Fascinating. My grandfather an archeologist was at one stage, an expert in hieroglyphics and studied ancient Latin and Greek. He went on to work at Bletchley Park during WW2. It's great to get an explanation that is so accessible.
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I have known about the Rosetta Stone since my schooldays and have seen it in the British Museum more than once but I have learned so much more about it today as a result of viewing Ilona's presentation. It was outstanding - thank you
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One of the best parts of the video was explaining how likely it is that the Greek was written first and then translated to Demotic and hieroglyphs. I also didn't know so many copies have been found.
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This is the most, for me, illuminating explaining of the Rosetta Stone I've ever heard. Thank you very much Dr Ilona Regulski,
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12:33 look at her excitement! That made my day. Excellent video from a very lovely curator!
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Ilona is a competent explainer; clear, precise, and accessible. Great work!. Ilona is a competent explainer; clear, precise, and accessible. Great work!.
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I never knew there were more Rosetta Stones. And even a complete one! Best kept secret. Very interesting, and an excellent presentation.
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How very interesting. I never knew that other copies of this "document" had been discovered. All references I have seen merely point out that the translation of hieroglyphics was now possible but never the document's actual content. Your explanation is very clear. Wonderful explanation.
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I saw (a copy of) the Rosetta stone when I visited the museum and I remember being in awe of both the size and the happenstance under which we were able to translate old hieroglyphs merely, almost, thanks to the ego and the honoring of traditional language of the Egyptian clergy! It still is a mesmerizing part of our shared history as humans. And so eloquently and enchantingly explained! Loved every second.
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I could sit in Ilona lectures all day. So amazing
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Yep, this is a reupload from a few hours ago. There was a big ol' typo in the last version. Sorry all. Yours sincerely, Nick 'Devine'
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Knowing something about the importance of the 'Rosetta Stone' already, I was flabbergasted when I entered the museum from the (newly covered) main courtyard and totally unexpectedly found myself eye-to-eye with this piece of history. It still brings tears to my eyes when I remember this moment. So good to have these important items on display for everyone. Thank you for having that.
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Wonderful, Ilona. You're so clear, so informative and so likeable. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
