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Rosetta Stone for Kids | Bedtime History
Unravel the enigma of ancient languages with the Rosetta Stone! Join us on a linguistic journey as we explore the significance of this iconic artifact. Discover how its discovery in 1799 unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs,...
Bedtime History
Howard Carter and King Tut for Kids | Bedtime History
Step into the world of ancient Egypt with the captivating tale of Howard Carter and the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb! Join us on a journey through history as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this legendary excavation. Learn...
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The Great Pyramid of Egypt: A Journey to the Afterlife
Discover the incredible story behind the Great Pyramid of Giza, built over 4,600 years ago as a tomb for King Khufu. Learn about its construction, the treasures that filled it, and the mysteries that still surround its creation and...
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Napoleon's Failed Gamble: The Siege of Acre
On March 18, 1799, Napoleon's forces arrived at Acre and began a siege, but without siege guns, the city’s strong defenses, supported by the British, posed a major challenge. Despite repeated assaults, the French were repelled, while the...
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From Triumph to Retreat: Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign and Legacy
Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Aboukir in 1799 helped restore his reputation after the defeat at Acre, with the Ottoman army decisively crushed. However, news from Europe of mounting threats against France from the Second Coalition...
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Defeat at Acre: Napoleon's First Major Setback
Napoleon's failed siege of Acre in 1799 marked his first major military defeat, costing him 4,500 casualties, over a third of his army. Despite this, he neutralized the Syrian threat and led his troops on a grueling 300-mile retreat back...
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Napoleon's March to Acre and the Massacre at Jaffa
In February 1799, Napoleon, cut off from reinforcements and facing two large Ottoman armies, led 13,000 men into the Sinai Desert to strike first. Despite logistical challenges and a costly siege at el-Arish, the French advanced into...
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The Cairo Uprising of 1798
On October 21, 1798, a major uprising erupted in Cairo, resulting in the death of the French military governor, General Dupuy. Napoleon's forces ruthlessly suppressed the revolt, killing thousands of Egyptians while reasserting control....
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The Battle of Aboukir Bay: Nelson's Triumph and Napoleon's Struggle in Egypt
On August 1, 1798, Admiral Nelson's British fleet located the French anchored in Aboukir Bay and launched a decisive evening attack. The British destroyed or captured 11 French ships, including the flagship L'Orient, leaving Napoleon...
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A Decisive Victory for Napoleon in Egypt
Napoleon’s forces, organized into massive divisional squares, faced the elite Mamluk cavalry in the Battle of the Pyramids. Despite bold charges from Murad Bey’s cavalry, the Mamluks were decimated by disciplined French musket fire,...
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The March to Cairo and the Battle of Shubra Khit
Napoleon, aware of British warships nearby, quickly lands 5,000 French troops who capture Alexandria. With 38,000 soldiers, including seasoned generals and France’s first Black general, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, Napoleon pushes forward...
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Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign: The Race to Alexandria
In May 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte led a massive French expeditionary force of 55,000 men and over 300 ships, sailing to Egypt to disrupt British trade and threaten their connections to India. Napoleon's conquest of Malta was swift, and...
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A Journey Through India's Ancient History
The history of India is deeply intertwined with its geography, particularly in the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers, where the heart of ancient Indian civilization thrived. Despite the passage of time, these lands continue...
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Football Shorts - Episode 135 EGYPT CELEBRATES
THE FINAL OF THE AFRICAN NATIONS CUP BETWEEN THE 2006 TITLE HOLDERS EGYPT AND CAMEROON WAS PLAYED IN THE GHANAIAN CAPITAL ACCRA. EGYPT WENT INTO THE MATCH AS FAVOURITES.
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Football Shorts - Episode 132 EGYPT AND CAMEROON PREPARE FOR FINAL
EGYPT CAME UP AGAINST CAMEROON IN THE FINAL OF THE AFRICAN NATIONS CUP. THE EGYPTIANS HAD FAITH THAT THEIR TEAM SPIRIT WOULD GIVE THEM THE EDGE AND THEY TOOK LITTLE HEED OF THEIR PREVIOUS VICTORY OVER CAMEROON IN THE GROUP STAGE....
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I WONDER - Why Is The Story Of The 10 Plagues Important At Passover?
This video is answering the question of why is the story of the 10 plagues important at Passover.
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Sarah Hegazi Flies a Gay Pride Flag at Mashrou' Leila Concert
Sarah Hegazi drew international attention when she unveiled a gay pride flag at a Mashrou' Leila concert in Egypt in 2017. Hear from one of her closest friends about the lead up to and aftermath of this event and watch some of the...
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Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Interview: Theseus and Hippolyta
This video presents a fictional interview with Theseus and Hippolyta, exploring their perspectives at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion delves into their thoughts on the events of the play, including the enchanted...
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How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many...
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Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or...
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How Isis Brought Her True Love Back From the Dead
For the Ancient Egyptians, the cycle of life itself began and ended with Isis and Osiris. Their story is one of the oldest known myths, and it informed spiritual beliefs, power structures, and gender roles in Ancient Egypt and beyond....
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Hatshepsut: What Did She Look Like? Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary
Hatshepsut was a powerful female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt who used effective propaganda to ensure a long and prosperous rule. She ruled 18th dynasty Egypt from c. 1479 – 1458 BCE. Timestamps: 0:00 Early Life 1:57 Claiming the Throne 6:53...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Historical Reference: Julian Calendar
This video provides an insightful analysis of a specific scene in Shakespeare's play where characters discuss the positioning of celestial bodies, reflecting the historical understanding of astronomy. It explores how knowledge of the...