World History
While perusing the Yahoo Directory, I noted three new site additions to the Egyptian history category. All three of these sites are interesting and I thought I would note them here.
These include:
3D Unveils the Mystery of the Great Pyramid- Architect Jean-Pierre Houdin reveals his theory on the construction of the pyramid of Khufu in Egypt. Relive the Great Pyramid construction project in real-time 3D.
Engineering the Pyramids - Read how Professor Michel Barsoum and his colleagues found scientific evidence that parts of the Great Pyramids of Giza were built using an early form of concrete.
Sphinx and Pyramids - Collection of Dr. Zahi Hawass's articles about the Pyramids and their builders. Find updates on the Sphinx and Pyramid restoration projects as well.
- History Of Egypt
History of Egypt. This is an overview to the history of the African nation of Egypt. Mind you, Egyptian history is thousands of years old. This essay reduces it and leaves out much. It is still a good summary if you want to see the bigger picture. From...
- Ninety Second Video Of The Great Pyramids
There are several startling things about the great pyramids. First off the center one isn't the tallest, but is built on higher ground to look that way. Secondly the Sphinx is missing his nose because Napoleon's troops blew it off...
- How The Khufu Eqyptian Pyramid Was Built Part Ii
Jean-Pierre Houdin speculates that the pyramids were built "with an external ramp, and the upper portions with internal ramps." You can read more from the Open Culture post where I found this clip. You can also read more about Houdin's theory at...
- How The Egytpians Built The Pyramids
/>Open Culture posted this video clip about the work of French architect, Jean-Pierre Houdin on the Great Pyramid at Giza. Using 3-D software, Houdin argues that the Egyptians used an external ramp for the lower part of the pyramids and an internal...
- Ancient Egypt Online
I have been doing a lot of work across schools with Rebecca Small as we have similar teaching schedules this year. She just found KingTutOne which is a very comprehensive site on ancient Egypt. It has a part it calls "articles," but is essentially...
World History
Three New Sites on Pyramids
While perusing the Yahoo Directory, I noted three new site additions to the Egyptian history category. All three of these sites are interesting and I thought I would note them here.
These include:
3D Unveils the Mystery of the Great Pyramid- Architect Jean-Pierre Houdin reveals his theory on the construction of the pyramid of Khufu in Egypt. Relive the Great Pyramid construction project in real-time 3D.
Engineering the Pyramids - Read how Professor Michel Barsoum and his colleagues found scientific evidence that parts of the Great Pyramids of Giza were built using an early form of concrete.
Sphinx and Pyramids - Collection of Dr. Zahi Hawass's articles about the Pyramids and their builders. Find updates on the Sphinx and Pyramid restoration projects as well.
- History Of Egypt
History of Egypt. This is an overview to the history of the African nation of Egypt. Mind you, Egyptian history is thousands of years old. This essay reduces it and leaves out much. It is still a good summary if you want to see the bigger picture. From...
- Ninety Second Video Of The Great Pyramids
There are several startling things about the great pyramids. First off the center one isn't the tallest, but is built on higher ground to look that way. Secondly the Sphinx is missing his nose because Napoleon's troops blew it off...
- How The Khufu Eqyptian Pyramid Was Built Part Ii
Jean-Pierre Houdin speculates that the pyramids were built "with an external ramp, and the upper portions with internal ramps." You can read more from the Open Culture post where I found this clip. You can also read more about Houdin's theory at...
- How The Egytpians Built The Pyramids
/>Open Culture posted this video clip about the work of French architect, Jean-Pierre Houdin on the Great Pyramid at Giza. Using 3-D software, Houdin argues that the Egyptians used an external ramp for the lower part of the pyramids and an internal...
- Ancient Egypt Online
I have been doing a lot of work across schools with Rebecca Small as we have similar teaching schedules this year. She just found KingTutOne which is a very comprehensive site on ancient Egypt. It has a part it calls "articles," but is essentially...