Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Episode 5, Early Attempts to Decipher the Rosetta StoneDecoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Episode 5, Early Attempts to Decipher the Rosetta Stone

With the discovery of the Rosetta Stone by the French, the process of deciphering hieroglyphs could begin. But early attempts were thrown off by what Professor Brier calls the "Big Mistake". Here, examine the reasons why so many scholars made the error of treating hieroglyphs like picture writing.