Detailed information about the Egyptian sun god Re.

Article describes the very beginning of the takeover of the Egyptian government by young activists. Although the outside world thought it was a spontaneous movement, this article describes the careful planning that went into the...

Thorough overview of Akhenaten and early Egyptian civilization.

A nice article on the life of Akhenaten and the period of Egyptian history known as the Amarna Period. Archived.

A biography of Hatshepsut and a discussion of the reasons her successor Tuthmosis decided to try to "remove" her from Egyptian history. Archived.

A brief overview of the role and importance of the craftsman in Egyptian society, primarily in reference to the works of the pharaohs. Hyperlinks to other articles on this website.

A look at the preparation of flour and the baking of bread in ancient Egyptian kitchens. Bread, the staff of life, was vital to all classes of Egyptians.

Learn about the beverages the Egyptians drank, how they were produced, and in what rituals they were used. A very comprehensive look at Egyptian drink.

An interesting and comprehensive discussion of the kinds of furniture found in Egyptian houses. Accompanied by many pictures. Links to many other sites with pictures of furniture.

Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt while playing this learning game. Collect as many Egyptian artifacts as you can and avoid the mummy!

Follow your guide and see the life of an ordinary Egyptian man at school, at home, and in the village. Take a quiz to see what you've learned. There are additional links to activities, websites, books and more.

An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.

Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.

Detailed information about the Egyptian god Osiris.

This site introduces Egyptian songstress Umm Kulthum. This page presents a brief overview of her career, with links to a detailed biography, music and movie lists and clips and articles about her music.

This resource presents a general history and links to everything about relief sculpture. There are image examples and links to Greek, Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Chinese sites.

Su Bayfield has travelled extensively in Egypt and created this informative blog to highlight Egyptian archaeological sites. Her interests lie in Egyptology and photography. This page presents information about the Great Sphinx.

Focuses on the history of costumes and fashion from Egyptian times to the 1990s. Thumbnail links may no longer work as this is an older site. However, the 'Fads in Fashion Slides' page has many large images organized by time periods....

Lesson plan provides a summary of the impact of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 on other countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Cartoons are provided that comment on the emergence of democracy and the importance of oil and...

The Vatican Museums Online provides an online tour of each Vatican Museum including the Gregorian Egyptian Museum, the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, the Pinacoteca, and the Ethnological Missionary Museum.

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.

Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over Egyptian Pyramids. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

Learn about myths from around the world in this self-guided unit while also learning how to construct a compare and contrast essay. Included are characteristics of creation myths, videos about Chinese and Egyptian myths, and a step by...

Carpenters had a broad array of tools at their disposal. Look at the line drawings from an Egyptian tomb which show carpenters using their many tools. Links to other websites for additional informatiion.