Ancient Egypt
The land of the pharaohs is famous for its huge pyramids, its bandaged mummies and its golden treasures. But how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Was the Great Pyramid built by slaves? How did mummification work? Read on for expert history articles that answer all these questions. And scroll down for more on the age of the pharaohs, plus key figures in our understanding of the period – Tutankhamun, Nefertiti, Ramesses II, Cleopatra and more…
10 things you (probably) didn't know about ancient Egypt
Life in Ancient Egypt: what was it like?
Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun: was the tomb really cursed?
Rosetta StoneWhat is it and why is it important?
HieroglyphsYour guide to the mysterious script of the ancient Egyptians
MembershipaudioDaily life in ancient Egypt: everything you wanted to know. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
How to make an Egyptian mummy in 6 steps. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Guidebook to the Ancient Egyptian afterlife
The dark side of ancient Egypt
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Treasures of Tutankhamun
Your guide to Tutankhamun, plus 8 fascinating facts
MembershipaudioEgyptian pharaohs: everything you wanted to know. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Your guide to Egypt’s sun queen Nefertiti
Was Ramesses II really that great?
Searching for the pharaohs: where are the tombs of Ancient Egypt's missing kings and queens?
"The idea that pharaohs were worshipped as all-powerful gods is just plain silly": John Romer on the truth about ancient Egypt. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Tutankhamun
How did Tutankhamun die?
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QuizTutankhamun: do you know all the boy king’s secrets?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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Cleopatra
Who was Cleopatra? Her life, her love affairs and her children, plus 6 little-known facts
When and how did Queen Cleopatra die and who killed her?
