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Plants and Medicine: Aspirin
Aspirin is our most common painkiller. It has an amazing history, which can be traced back thousands of years to the Egyptians. Where does it come from and what makes it so special? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Aspirin originates...
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The willow
Over 50% of the world's medicine comes from plants, including aspirin from the willow tree. Life processes - Green plants - Plant uses Learning Points Plants can be used to make medicine. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the...
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.
Wonderscape
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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Discovering of Nefertiti's Mummy
Nefertiti is one of the best-known queens of ancient Egypt but no one had discovered her mummy. When Dr Fletcher announced the discovery of Nefertiti without consulting Egyptian authorities she was controversially banned from the country...
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The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is
We reveal the true purpose of the ancient text, discover more about the ancient Egyptian people and their relationship with death and the afterlife and dispel misconceptions about the use of this piece of ancient history. Join us as we...
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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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Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so...
PBS
Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?
The Griffin is a half-lion, half-eagle creature that is commonly seen adorning royal crests and perched menacingly atop buildings. Why is this ancient creature that many of us see every day largely forgotten?
PBS
The Fatal Song of the Sirens
This episode explains how sirens appeared in ancient history, from literature to art, and looks at how the half human half bird creatures became more commonly associated with mermaids. From Ancient Greek legends to Medieval bestiaries,...
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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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Locating the Ancient Land of Punt
Researchers have discovered a 3,300-year-old baboon skull, believed to be the first clear example of a treasure brought back from the mythical Land of Punt by ancient Egyptians. Chemical analysis suggests the animal originated from a...
Wonderscape
The Myth of the Pharaoh's Curse: Fact or Fiction?
Delve into the legend of the 'Curse of the Pharaoh' associated with King Tut's tomb. Explore the series of mysterious events that fueled this myth, from the death of Lord Carnarvon to Carter's pet Canary incident. Understand the cultural...
Wonderscape
Mummies of Egypt: Beyond King Tut
Explore the famous mummies of Egypt besides King Tut. Learn about Ramses II's powerful legacy, Hatshepsut's rule as a rare female pharaoh, and the significance of animal mummies in Egyptian culture. Discover how archaeologists used...
Wonderscape
Ancient Egyptian Mummification: The Art of Preserving the Dead
Learn about the ancient Egyptian process of mummification. Explore how embalmers prepared royal bodies for the afterlife, from removing organs to wrapping them in linen. Understand the beliefs behind these practices and the mysterious...
Wonderscape
Ancient Egyptian Beliefs: Taking Treasures into the Afterlife
Discover how Ancient Egyptians, especially pharaohs like King Tut, believed in taking their possessions into the afterlife. Explore the fascinating items found in Tut's tomb, from gold coffins to everyday objects, and learn how these...
Wonderscape
King Tut: The Teen Pharaoh and Howard Carter's Discovery
Dive into the story of Howard Carter, the archaeologist who uncovered King Tut's tomb in 1922. Learn about Carter's discovery in Egypt's Valley of the Kings and the incredible treasures he found. Explore Tutankhamun's life, his reign as...
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The Mystery of Tutankhamun: Unraveling the Secrets of an Ancient Pharaoh
Tutankhamun, the famous ancient Egyptian pharaoh, ruled during the peak of the Egyptian Empire at a young age and was buried in a lavish tomb filled with rich treasures. Discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter over 3000 years...
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Mummification: Preserving the Past for the Afterlife
The video provides an engaging overview of mummification in ancient Egypt, highlighting the process of preserving bodies for the afterlife and the significance of tombs and pyramids. It also touches on recent archaeological discoveries...
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The Importance of the Nile River in Ancient Egypt
This video explores the significance of the Nile River in ancient Egypt, highlighting its role in providing water, food, transportation, and fertile soil for the civilization to thrive. It also touches upon the measurement of rivers by...
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Exploring the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt: The Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Sphinx
Discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt through the iconic pyramids, tombs of pharaohs, and the enigmatic Sphinx. Unravel the secrets of life and death in this ancient civilization by exploring the intricately painted walls and artifacts...
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Hatshepsut: What Did She Look Like? Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary | Royalty Now
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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Ancient Water: Permaculture in Egypt
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to the Dakhla Oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt to consult on an ecovillage project that's under development. This video explores the permaculture site analysis process and how the mind...
Weird History
Origins of Common Terms
Have you ever heard a word or phrase and wondered when people started saying it? And why? Language is constantly changing, and many of the common terms and phrases we use in everyday conversation have much deeper meanings than we...