Melanin, Myths, and Movie Screenshots: Why a 26-Year-Old Cartoon Broke the Internet

Описание: A viral tweet about The Prince of Egypt (1998) reignited a heated debate about ancient Egyptian appearance, race, and historical accuracy — and the internet did what it does best: argue loudly and incorrectly.

In this video, we break down why a 26-year-old DreamWorks animation is trending again, analyze the most relevant replies from the viral X (Twitter) thread, and separate historical evidence from online myths. From dynasties and Nubian pharaohs to Cleopatra and modern misconceptions, this is a nuanced look at what ancient Egyptians likely looked like — with humor, context, and receipts.

This isn’t about modern politics or identity wars. It’s about history, representation in animation, and why nuance disappears on social media.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• The Prince of Egypt historical accuracy

• What ancient Egyptians really looked like

• Egyptian royalty and melanin

• Nubian pharaohs and Egyptian dynasties

• Cleopatra and Greek rule in Egypt

• Whitewashing in movies and animation

• Viral Twitter/X history debates

🔗 Sources & Tweets Referenced:

Original tweet:
https://x.com/blacktwiterthrd/status/...

Reply links discussed in the video:
https://x.com/hayasaka_aryan/status/1...
https://x.com/sexhaver39/status/19936...
https://x.com/SRizzma/status/19936703...
https://x.com/antiutopiansoc/status/1...
https://x.com/Jesurun144/status/19936...
https://x.com/Loveyabutc53410/status/...
https://x.com/Free_Spirit2972/status/...
https://x.com/cyrano54/status/1993762...