Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of ancient Egyptian writing in this 29-minute video lecture. Discover how to decode hieroglyphs, the key to unlocking the secrets of one of history's most intriguing civilizations. Learn about the Egyptian alphabet, phonetics, determinatives, and ideograms from renowned Egyptologist Dr. Bob Brier. Explore the process of translating hieroglyphic sentences, writing letter combinations, and even transliterating modern names into this ancient script. Gain practical experience with a hands-on homework lesson, allowing you to apply your newfound knowledge of hieroglyphs. Uncover the true meaning behind the seemingly decorative symbols found on temples, obelisks, and sarcophagi, and gain deeper insights into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, cosmological ideas, and the legacies of great pharaohs.