How The Narcotic Blue Lotus Seduced Ancient Egypt | Private Lives Of The Pharaohs | Timeline

In the tombs that ancient Egyptians prepared for their deaths, they left a record of how they lived more than 3,000 years ago, today. But the full meaning of many of the images remains a mystery. In almost every Egyptian tome one image stands out - the blue lotus. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code 'TIMELINE' 👉 You can find more from us on: @timelineworldhistory This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@