Tutankhamun
Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.
Other
Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.
Other
Bernard Suzanne: Plato's Dialogues: Xerxes, King of Persia
An extensive biography of King Xerxes, including quotes from him and Herodotus and information about his life, death and rule in Persia during 485 to 465 BC.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Aha! Or Is It King Menes
An interesting look at Menes, and whether that was, in fact, his name or possibly a title. Includes some discussion of his reign and whether he was in fact the first Egyptian ruler.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Love to Know Corp: King Darius the Great
This site features a biography of Darius, the ruler who succeeded Cambyses in the vast empire of Persia.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]
The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: House of Valois
This site provides links to information on the rulers of France during the Valois Dynasty.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
Other
Crete Tournet: Minos,king of Crete
This site has brief information about Minos, the King of Crete.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Elizabeth Ii
A short article on Elizabeth II, who became Queen of England after her father, King George VI, died in 1947.
Other
Who2 Biographies: Montezuma Ii Biography
This resource provides a brief biographical sketch on the Aztec priest king Montezuma, including the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Government in Ancient Egypt
This site from the North Park University provides information concerning the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686-2181 BC) and its system of government. Examines the functions of the government and the links between government and religion.