Yale University
Egyptian Israeli General Armistice Agreement, Feb. 1949
The text of the document which provoked further Egyptian-Israeli hostilities.
Yale University
Shipment of Soviet Arms to Arab Countries (1955)
U.S. Secretary of State answers questions concerning the United States' response, in light of conversations with Egyptian President Nasser, to the possibility of Soviet shipments of arms to Arab countries.
Curated OER
Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Karaites Economy
The majority of Karaites in Cairo worked as artisans -- primarily as gold- and silversmiths or engaged in trade or peddling. Some attained positions as doctors and lawyers or entered the commercial middle class. In Israel, most Karaites...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Copts
The Copts of Egypt are a religious minority (numbering about 6 million in Egypt) whose church they believe to have been founded by Saint Mark the Evangelist. The Coptic church is the ancient church of Egypt. Outside of Egypt, Coptic...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Egypt: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Egypt in North Africa.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nubians
The Nubians are a non-Arab Muslim population who lived in the geographical region known as Nubia in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Aswan High Dam Lake forced relocation for 120,000 beginning in 1964. Among the Egyptian Nubians this...
BBC
Bbc: Egypt Tourist Attack Trial Opens
Discusses a terrorist bomb attack on tourists by Egyptians in Cairo in April, 2005. The preliminary trial began in June 2006.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Hungary and Suez Crisis
This site from the University of Groningen summarizes political turning points of 1956, giving detail on the Soviet and American political desires shown in their responses to Israel's attack of Egypt.
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Egypt
A reference guide for Egypt is shared on this resource compiled by Fordham University.
Other
Keller Dovetail: Dovetails in Ancient Egypt
Pictures of ancient Egyptian boxes showing examples of fine carpentry. Examples of the dovetail technique from 4000 years ago.
Other
Abu Al Nasr Al Farabi (870 950 a.d.)
Biographical information about al-Farabi, an Islamic philosopher and scientist who "acquired great proficiency in various branches of learning and is reported to have been an expert in different languages."
Other
Egy.com
Egy.com is an online source from Cairo, Egypt. Content is mainly feature stories focusing on various aspects of the city and country.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Northern Africa
A simple explanation of the Northern Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.
Other
Islamic Kids: Prophet Musa (Moses)
Good article about Moses, a prophet of Islam. Summarizes his life as discussed in the Qur'an: his life in the house of the Pharoah, the accidental murder of the Egyptian man, his miracles, and his prophethood. Includes many quotes from...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Egypt
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Egypt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Army and Soldiers of Ancient Egypt for Kids
History Questions: Egyptian Army Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Nile River and Geography of Ancient Egypt for Kids
History Questions: Nile River Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Inventions and Technology of Ancient Egypt for Kids
History Questions: Inventions and Technology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Yom Kippur War
Kids learn the history of the Yom Kippur War when Egypt and Syria attacked Israel. Israel fought back.
Other
Blinden Kuh: Aegypten & Egypt
This site in German provides extensive information on Egypt, including the influential Pharaoh Tutankhamun and hieroglyphics (includes a translator!). Also includes extensive links to other Egypt resources in English and German.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: The Pyramids
14 question game tests your knowledge of pyramids. Can you match the pyramid with its correct name?