Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Egyptian Pyramids
This article provides a general overview of Egyptian pyramids, including history, location, and construction.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Buster's Egyptian Adventure
Young scholars join Buster Baxter on a ancient Egypt, in this geography lesson. Students learn about Cairo, ancient Egypt, the pyramids, the Nile River, and relevant vocabulary terms. Then young scholars write about what they've learned...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace:islamist Movements [Pdf]
This paper examines the impact on the war in Lebanon war in 2006 on two Islamist movements and how they were able to portray the war in an anti-American and anti-Israel light and advance their own goals.
Andre Dollinger
Ancient Egypt: Medicine
Details many medical innovations practiced by ancient Egyptians. Includes information on the art of the healers, as well as how common diseases and illnesses were treated.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Menachem Begin 1913 1992
A Zionist, peacemaker, and politician, Begin became Prime Minister of Israel in 1977. Here you can learn his life story including winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Camp David Accords.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Jeremiah
Bible Tutor discusses the contents of the Book of Jeremiah with outline of the book. Also provides links to the Biblical text.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Hieroglyphs
A fantastic resource containing a history and overview of the use of hieroglphics in ancient Egypt. Contains many stunning visuals and links to translations.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Islamic History Sourcebook: The Story of the Suez Canal
Fordham University gives an account of the planning of the Suez Canal from the perspective of a historian living during that era.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sex Ed & Community Values
In this video from Wide Angle, Egyptian men react to a discussion of an initiative in Qatar to include sex education in schools, a sensitive issue in many countries.
BBC
Bbc: Mubarak's Quarter of a Century
An October 2006 examination of Hosni Mubarak's 25 years as the president of Egypt with dictatorial powers under a state of emergency declared in 1981.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Sinai Egypt
Comprehensive web site featuring information on Sinai in Egypt including topics such as history, holy land, the Bedouin, major sites, maps, travel information, and more.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Egypt [Pdf]
"Learn about Egypt" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about Egypt including its history and it's problems. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes:...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Egypt
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Egypt, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Atum
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of creation, Atum. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
Other
Al Jadid Magazine: The Legacy of the Late Sheikh Imam
In this obituary-type article, Sheikh Imam's life and musical work are recounted. He is recognized as the "Creator of Modern Arabic Political Song," and the article credits his music with helping the political movements in the Arab world...
Other
Al Mashriq: Naguib Mahfouz
Article describes Mahfouz and his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1989. Includes pictures and links to related information.
Other
Egyptian Tourist Authority: Americas Office
The official site for the government tourist offices in the Americas includes maps, general information about Egypt, and information for religious, adventure, and cultural tourism.
Other
Moeller Haus: Isaiah Commentary
This is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the Book of the prophet Isaiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Other
The Papyri Pages
An extensive resource that focuses on topics relating to ancient Egyptian papyrus and the history and archaeology of books and writing.
Other
Preface to the Readings From Exodus: Remembering the Passover and Exodus
A good orientation to the book of Exodus and the religious significance of the Exodus of Moses and the people of Israel.
Other
Guardian's Spotlight: Interview With Dr. Zahi Hawass
The transcript of an interview with one of the world's greatest experts on the Pyramids of Giza. Hawass provides detailed information on the latest discoveries.
Other
Burger Landmarks: Egypt Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour
Take a virtual panoramic tour of Egypt with this fascinating site! Simply click on a photo, or a dot on the map, then click VR panorama, to watch the 360 degree rotation of the picture.
Other
The Mastabas at Giza, Egypt
This site provides information with photos about the ancient Egyptian Mastabas.
Other
Bbc: An Introduction to Pharaonic Egypt
The author presents an overview of 3,000 years of Egyptian history beginning with the time of the pharaohs.