Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Egyptians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Egyptians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Tour Egypt
Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Egypt
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Egypt. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: History of Egypt
Tour Egypt offers an in-depth timeline of Egyptian history beginning with the prehistorical Lower Paleolithic period and ending with the British occupational period. Very useful for finding basic information on Egypt's history.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Egypt
An overview of modern Egyptian history to the present. Also provides an up-to-date timeline, links to the most recent news on Egypt, and archive of past BBC stories.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Mummies and Pyramids
This book checks information shared in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. Mummies and Pyramids, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne, is the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Proposal for a Canal Users'
Fordham University gives the speech by Egyptian President Nasser which mentions previous attempts to negotiate with Britain and France, the results, and the refusal to negotiate the canal away by establishing a "canal usesrs' association."
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Soviets Renew Threats, Ben Gurion Responds
Two letters showing the Soviet position towards Israel, after Israel attacked Egypt and Israel's reply to the Soviet's threats.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Eisenhower Publicly Threatens Israel With Sanctions
In this speech to the American public on February 20, 1957, Eisenhower explains how the Suez War began and the diplomatic events which took place to try and end it. He also explains what the United States is prepared to do to Israel to...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Rejects the Use of Force
This site is provided for by the Jewish Virtual Library. In a speech to the American people on October 31, 1956, Eisenhower denounces Israel's attack on Egypt.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Menachem Begin
Quick biography of the Egyptian Prime Minister.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
An Ancient Egypt website by a nationally known teacher that includes, history, creative writing by learners, lesson plans, and links to other sites.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Ancient Egypt Religion
Topics discussed: creation, symbols, polytheism, Book of the Dead, Mummification, Cartouche, Curse of the Mummy, pyramids, and the Riddle of Sphinx. Very Interactive!!! - Make your own cartouche, explore a tomb, and make your own mummy.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Who Built the Pyramids
Who built the pyramids? The colossal geometric monuments found at Giza and elsewhere in Egypt are some of Earth's most impressive constructions.
CNN
Cnn: Bombs Kill Scores in Egyptian Resort Town
Article describes the aftermath of yet more terrorist bombings. This time in the Red Sea resort of Taba. 7/25/2005
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor
Elizabeth Cox outlines a day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim.org: Canals
Presented textual evidence as resources on the functions of ancient Egyptian canals, this website offers a timeline of events and a map of the canals.
National Museums Liverpool
National Museums Liverpool: Escape From the Tomb
Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt while playing this learning game. Collect as many Egyptian artifacts as you can and avoid the mummy!
Other
Egipto.com: Introduccion en La Historia De Nubia
In Spanish, A brief overview of the relationship of Nubia & Egypt through the years. Historical information and links to many other Egyptian and pyramid sites.
PBS
Nova Online Adventures: Pyramids, the Inside Story
Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Jeremiah
Bible Tutor discusses the life and significance of Jeremiah in the Bible. Includes biblical citations from the Book of Jeremiah.
Yale University
Egyptian Israeli General Armistice Agreement, Feb. 1949
The text of the document which provoked further Egyptian-Israeli hostilities.
Yale University
Shipment of Soviet Arms to Arab Countries (1955)
U.S. Secretary of State answers questions concerning the United States' response, in light of conversations with Egyptian President Nasser, to the possibility of Soviet shipments of arms to Arab countries.
Curated OER
Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...