Economics Explained
The Economy of Mexico
Despite its many critics, Mexico has some surprisingly strong economic characteristics. A great export market, a thriving manufacturing industry, natural resources, a young and productive workforce, and even things like geography are all...
National Geographic
Stolen Mummy's Left Hand Found and Returned to Egypt | National Geographic
A mummy hand destined for a Hollywood prop shop isn't what U.S. Customs Agents usually come across, but this time was a bit different. Stolen by looters, the left hand of a nearly 3,000 year old mummy will join four other ancient...
TED-Ed
The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A Guidebook for the Underworld
There's much more to ancient Egyptian burial practices than mummies and crypts. Viewers explore some of the beliefs that motivated the elaborate rites practiced long ago with a video that includes a description of the creation of...
TED-Ed
The Fascinating History of Cemeteries
An irreverently illustrated video history of how human societies have honored their dead is both suitable and thought-provoking for high schoolers in the frame of mind to step back from the sadness of death. Scholars...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egyptian Coffin Prepared for the Book of the Dead Exhibit
In this short video [1:08] conservators at the British Museum preparing an ancient Egyptian coffin for display in the exhibition Journey through the Afterlife: ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egyptian Coffin Panel Prepared for Book of Dead Exhibit
In this video [1:41] conservators at the British Museum prepare a panel of an ancient Egyptian coffin for display in the exhibition Journey through the afterlife: ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egyptian Coffin Mask Conserved for Book of Dead Exhibit
In this short video [1:01] conservators at the British Museum preparing an ancient Egyptian coffin mask for display in the exhibition Journey through the afterlife: ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.