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1 online resource (streaming video file) (52 min. 8 sec.) ; 310073040 bytes |
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This is the story of one of Britain's greatest archaeologists, Flinders Petrie (1853-1942), an extraordinary man whose meticulous excavations revolutionised archaeological techniques worldwide and brought new understanding to Egypt's past. Petrie's career marked the point when archaeology emerged as a true science, rather than being the pursuit of tomb raiders and treasure hunters. A maverick and eccentric genius with an insatiable appetite for science, chemistry and mathematics, Petrie's lasting legacy came through his relentless and inspired study of Egypt.He was the genius who solved the mathematical secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza, and his field reports are still the starting point for any modern day research.In this fascinating biographical documentary, presenter Chris Naunton, director of the Egypt Exploration Society, follows in Petrie's footsteps, travelling to the key sites of his discoveries in Egypt and Israel. Naunton draws on Petrie's extensive correspondence, work journals and photographic archive to chart the achievements of a remarkable man. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC Follow the conversation on Twitter #SBSdoco |
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Broadcast 2012-11-25 at 19:35:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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Archaeological expeditions.
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Archaeologists -- Biography.
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Archaeology and history.
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Civilization, Ancient.
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Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942.
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Egypt.
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Streaming video
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Perkin, Deborah, director
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Naunton, Chris, host
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