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The Greeks and Romans were fascinated by the ancient monuments of Egypt. But they weren't sure just how ancient they were...
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Ancient history's ancient history
2:41 Greeks and Romans in Egypt
3:23 Wealthfront
4:42 Egyptomania
5:15 The Pyramids
7:00 Why the Romans were wrong
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The Greeks and Romans were fascinated by the ancient monuments of Egypt. But they weren't sure just how ancient they were...
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Ancient history's ancient history
2:41 Greeks and Romans in Egypt
3:23 Wealthfront
4:42 Egyptomania
5:15 The Pyramids
7:00 Why the Romans were wrong
Disclosures:
Toldinstone receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront") for sponsored advertising materials. Wealthfront only sponsors content that relates directly to Wealthfront and does not sponsor the entirety of this video. Any recommendations made are Toldinstone’s own opinion and Wealthfront does not endorse, sponsor, or promote them. Checking features for the Cash Account are subject to identity verification by Green Dot Bank. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Neither Wealthfront nor any of its affiliates are a bank, and the Cash Account is not a checking or savings account. Investment management and advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser.
