DiscoverThe Dirt DiariesWilliam the Hippo: The Mammal, the Myth, the Icon
William the Hippo: The Mammal, the Myth, the Icon

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

Update: 2025-06-10
Share

Description

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

Comments 
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

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

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

Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger