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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....
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: Geography and People of Northern Africa
This program examines the geography, climate and people of Northern Africa
History Hit
Maps, Our Place in the World: Muhammad al-Idrisi's world map
What happens in the world of mapping after Ptolemy's map? What is unique about the Islamic way of mapping and why is this world map important for the medieval period? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 3
Timeline - World History Documentaries
The Mystery Of The Pyramids: Egypt Detectives (Ancient Egypt Documentary) | Timeline
Check out our new website for more incredible history documentaries: HD and ad-free. http://bit.ly/2O6zUsK Intrigue and mystery have always surrounded the pyramids. Mysteries abound about how and why they were built, but questions still...
History Hit
Maps, Our Place in the World: Ptolemy's map
Why are some people obsessed with maps and what do they mean? What is unique about Ptolemy's world map? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 1