The decades following Akhenaten and Nefertiti's rule were politically and financially tumultuous for Egypt. Subsequent rulers such as Tutankhamun and Horemheb moved away from the worship of Aten and blamed their struggles on misguided...

Learn what happened to the family members and associates who planned and carried out the assassination of Ramesses III. Explore how modern science has allowed us to answer many of the mysteries surrounding Ramesses III's death and the...

The Royal Harem was a complex and powerful political institution in Ancient Egypt. It was overseen by the Great Royal Wife of the pharoah. Learn about Ramesses III's struggle to decide whether Isis or Tiye would become his Great Royal...

In this introduction to the Harem Conspiracy, learn about Ramses the rule of Ramesses III. He led many successful military campaigns that protected and expanded Egyptian territory, but his excessive spending and indecision on other...

Singing animals, polar plunge, Mr Men and explore the UK.

Badong, temples, dog massage and where in the world is Malaysia.

There are 195 UN-recognised nations in the world. About 50 more have declared themselves independent. However, the count does not end here. The answer to our question simply depends on our point of view and on how we define a "country":...

This short history video gives an insight into how the Egyptian pyramids were built and the people who built them.

France is sending an amphibious assault warship and frigate on a long-term deployment that will see them pass through the South China Sea twice.<br/>

This short history video explains what the Rosetta Stone is; its discovery and why it was important in helping scholars discover the meaning of the Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities has announced that dozens of mummified cats and wooden cat statues have been discovered in the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Palestine.

Dr. Sami Nassim is a social scientist who has conducted research on the retention and successes of minority and international students on college campuses. Dr. Nassim is the founding Director of the Office of Multicultural Programs...

An example of a magical text from the 5th century CE. What can it tell us about the beliefs and practices of ancient individuals living in Greco-Roman Egypt?

FT energy editor David Sheppard uses maps of the eastern Mediterranean to explain why there is such interest in gas deposits. The Turkish exploration vessels searching for them are not using conventional drilling platforms while the...

What happens in the world of mapping after Ptolemy's map? What is unique about the Islamic way of mapping and why is this world map important for the medieval period?<br/>
Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 3

Join host Kristin as she takes you on an amazing journey around the globe and through the alphabet from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict famous geographical locations, all while learning upper-case letters. Each...

Mansoor Moaddel, Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and Research Affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan, is a world-renowned expert on public sentiments in the Middle East. In this...

An Egyptian worker describes the town that grew up beside the Pyramids of Giza.  He explains where the workers and their families lived and also what they ate. 

An Egyptian priestess continues the story of the Egyptian gods, referring to Osiris, Isis, Set and Nephthys

Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.

Perhaps the oldest known mathematical device in the history of mankind was created in Central Africa and could potentially be the originator of Egyptian and Greek mathematics.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Boundaries of Europe

An Egyptian pyramid worker describes where the workers came from, where they lived and also explains how they worked in crews under a foreman.