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Battle of the Nile: Nelson's Decisive Victory
The British fleet's daring attack at the Battle of the Nile began at sunset, with Admiral Nelson’s forces exploiting a gap in the French defensive line. British ships struck the French from both sides, devastating their fleet. The battle...
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The Battle of the Nile: Nelson’s Daring Naval Maneuver
In 1798, Admiral Horatio Nelson led the British fleet to a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile. By destroying the French fleet anchored at Abukir Bay, Nelson stranded Napoleon’s army in Egypt and secured British...
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Napoleon's Return and the Fall of the Directory
In October 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France after his campaign in Egypt and Syria, greeted as a hero by the public despite the nation's dire state. Amid political corruption and crisis, Napoleon formed alliances with key...
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How the Battle of the Nile Cemented Nelson's Reputation in Europe
The Battle of the Nile was a decisive British naval victory that shattered the French fleet, cutting off Napoleon’s forces in Egypt and shifting Mediterranean naval dominance to Britain. Though both sides suffered significant casualties,...
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Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem
Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem
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Historical Mysteries People Want Solved
From prehistory through modern-day occurrences, history offers some pretty fascinating stories and information. It also, as often as not, leaves observers wanting more. Simply put, history is full of questions - and Redditors want...
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Ancient Egypt Timeline & Mythology Family Tree
Ancient Egypt Timeline & Mythology Family Tree
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Queen Hatshepsut's Ship
An international team of archaeologists face a unique challenge to build a replica of the Pharaoh Queen's famous ship, based only on an ancient scale drawing. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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Extreme Living: The Sahara
How satellite images revealed agriculture could be possible in one of the driest environments on the planet. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 30% of the world's freshwater reserves are locked away...
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The Egyptians and Multiplication
Discover the simple method of Egyptian multiplication that can be used to work out the product of any number, no matter how large, using only powers of two. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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How the Egyptians built the pyramids
Discover how a simple system of pulleys helped the Egyptians build some of the wonders of the world. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gears and pulleys Learning Points Pulleys reduce the amount of force needed to move something....
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The birth of ancient Egypt
Find out why the ancient Egyptian Empire owed its success to to the River Nile. People and places - Physical geography - Rivers Learning Points The fertile floodplain of the River Nile allowed ancient Egyptians to grow their own food....
Bedtime History
Pyramids of Egypt For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the incredible pyramids of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs, mummies, and more about why and how the pyramids were built.
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Cleopatra for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Cleopatra, the cunning Queen of Egypt, who rose to power during the Roman Empire.
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King Tut and Ancient Egypt for Kids | Bedtime History
Unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt with the legendary tale of King Tutankhamun! Join us on a fascinating journey through the life and legacy of this iconic pharaoh. Discover the mysteries of his tomb, filled with treasures that have...
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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,...
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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....