In the Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, It was pointed out that Champollion had an inscription which had been written both in Greek and Hieroglyphs. This is where he proved that the Hieroglyphs produced sounds by changing the spelling of "Ptolmis".
In The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, Giblin explains the history of the Rosetta Stone, and the quest to decipher hieroglyphs. He introduces us to many hopeful researchers, including one determined scientist who might have a chance at cracking the code.
I think that if people are well educated they tend to know better about the process, laws. Etc. Also, they can't be fooled very easily. Something along those lines.
