William the Hippo: The Mammal, the Myth, the Icon

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The Dirt Diaries

Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger

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William the Hippo: The Mammal, the Myth, the Icon

The Dirt Diaries

38 minutes 22 seconds

5 months ago

William the Hippo: The Mammal, the Myth, the Icon

At 4000 years old, this small blue hippo is anything but ancient history. We are delving into the beloved faience votive known today as William, who has become a museum icon in his own right.

So, how did he get his name? Why was a hippo found in a tomb? And what else lies under his blue glaze...-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn