For out-of-this-world news, sign up for the Spaced Out newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. For out-of-this-world news, sign up for the Spaced Out newsletterEight in ten Brits (79%) feel it is important to be knowledgeable about history – and yet as many as 56% admit they know “next to nothing” about Ancient Egypt, a study has found. In fact, over a quarter (26%) of the 18-34-year-old respondents believe Ancient Egypt lasted no more than a century. (Image: PinPep)Meanwhile, as many as 71% don’t know Tutankhamun, arguably the most famous pharaoh from Ancient Egypt, was just in his late teens when he died. The study, carried out via OnePoll, also found that, after Ancient Egypt, the periods of history people are most interested in are World War I (33%) and World War II (33%).

Source: The Star October 11, 2023 12:46 UTC