Mirage

This audiobook recounts a groundbreaking expedition in 1798 when a team of French scientists accompanying Napoleon Bonaparte crossed into Egypt, marking a significant moment in Western exploration of the Middle East. Unlike traditional military campaigns, their journey focused on scientific discovery, involving specimen collection and cultural encounters, and laid the groundwork for Western understanding of ancient Egypt. Narrated by acclaimed journalist Nina Burleigh, it offers a vivid account of this adventurous and transformative chapter in history.