The Pyramids of Giza have fascinated and confused us for hundreds of years, and while we know a lot about who built them and how they were made, one question that has remained is why they are where they are. And the answer to that...

From the Great Pyramid at Giza, to one-quarter of the Netherlands, to continent-spanning electrical grids, humans are great at making really BIG things.<b<br/>r/>

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when the pyramids were built, the ancient Egyptians hadn't invented the wheel, developed bronze tools, or discovered pi. How were they able to stack two million stone blocks, each weighing more than two tons, into precise geometric...

As soon as Pharaoh Khufu ascended the throne circa 2575 BCE, work on his eternal resting place began. The structure's architect, Hemiunu, determined he would need 20 years to finish the royal tomb. But what he could not predict was that...

A mini-lesson on patterns of change.

Hank is back in the studio and is very excited to be able again to share news of the universe with you, including his encounter with a giant squid, an English king discovered under a parking lot, new pyramids discovered in Africa, and...

When you think about archaeology, space technology probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But from satellites to cosmic rays, archaeologists actually look to space a lot more than you might think!

Which of the following is awesome: your lunch or the Great Pyramid of Giza? Comedian Jill Shargaa sounds a hilarious call for us to save the word "awesome" for things that truly inspire awe.

Just because something is difficult doesn't mean it's impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, historians, and engineers have reconstructed a great deal of the technology and science used to build the Egyptian pyramids. This...

Aliens have invaded ancient history: they've cropped up in humanity's past through popular television and movies, displacing facts with absurd yet commonplace beliefs like "aliens built the pyramids." Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick...

In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green.

In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green.

Explore the fascinating life of King Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh of ancient Egypt, in this interactive “seek and find” adventure. As we uncover the story of his short but mysterious reign, viewers can search for hidden treasures and...

A video entitled "Pythagorean Theorem in Solids" which talks about how 2D right triangles can be found in many 3D figures.

Math Kids Perimeter and Area of Regular and Irregular Figures. V1-0001

Perimeter is the distance around a shape, like the length of a fence enclosing an area. Area is the amount of space inside a shape, like the land enclosed by the...

Howcast - Learn how to do a basic cheer pyramid from UCA instructor Ashley Cowan of Varsity.com in this Howcast video.

Yes! The pyramids were built in multiple layered stages, using step-like cores before smoothing them into final shapes.

Pyramids were built with sloping sides to help distribute the weight of the structure more evenly and prevent collapse. The slope also helped make the pyramid more stable by minimizing the risk of sliding or shifting.

Scientists have had to piece together clues as to how pyramids were constructed.

The Great Sphinx is one of the most mysterious monuments in the world! Located in Egypt near the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx has the body of a lion and the face of a man. In this episode, we’ll explore when and why the Sphinx was built,...

Step into the world of the Maya, a powerful civilization known for its amazing cities, towering pyramids, and deep knowledge of the stars. The Maya built beautiful temples, invented one of the earliest writing systems, and created a...

Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom in this video. Learn about the time when powerful pharaohs ruled, and massive pyramids like the Great Pyramid of Giza were built. Explore daily life along the Nile River, the...

Join us as we explore the Nile River, the longest river in the world and one of the most important parts of ancient Egyptian civilization. In this video, you’ll learn how the Nile flows through Africa, including countries like Egypt and...

Moving on from artifacts, let's take a look at archeological features. Features are immovable objects such as the remains of houses, walls, or pyramids. What kinds of structures do we look for and how do we identify them? Of particular...