She Splains

How the Egyptians Built The Pyramids. 2026-07-20 09:29:36

She Splains unpacks the real science behind how the pyramids were built, and it’s not brute force. A tiny detail in an ancient tomb painting reveals a powerful trick: wetting sand to move massive stones with half the effort. From clay-lubricated tracks to steep ramps with rope-and-post systems, this episode explores how ancient Egyptians used advanced physics to pull off one of history’s greatest engineering feats.

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