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How We Deciphered Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
The article "How We Deciphered Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs" from BBC Science Focus explains how archaeologists deciphered ancient Egyptian writing using the Rosetta Stone. It describes the efforts of scholars like Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion, who unlocked the phonetic and symbolic meanings of hieroglyphs, enabling the translation of ancient texts and revealing insights into Egyptian history and culture.
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3D Scans Reveal Secrets of Ancient Mummified Animals
The article "3D Scans Reveal Secrets of Ancient Mummified Animals" from BBC Science Focus explains how scientists used 3D scanning technology to examine mummified animals from ancient Egypt. The scans provided detailed insights into the animals' conditions and possible causes of death, revealing new information about ancient Egyptian practices.
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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt: How Ordinary People Lived Beneath the Pharaohs
The article "Daily Life in Ancient Egypt: How Ordinary People Lived Beneath the Pharaohs" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the lives of regular Egyptians who built a great civilization. Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley describes family roles, childbirth, jobs, homes, diet, clothing, medicine, religion, and burial customs.
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The Go Jetters Learn Funky Facts About the Great Sphinx!

In The Go Jetters Learn Funky Facts About the Great Sphinx!, the crew explores the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how it was discovered and how this amazing ancient statue was originally formed out of limestone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were Built
The article "Lost Nile River Branch May Explain How the Great Pyramids Were Built" from BBC Science Focus showcases how archaeologists found a long-lost river under the desert, which might have helped the Egyptians move giant stones to build the pyramids. This discovery highlights the importance of the Nile and how environmental changes shaped history.
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Cracking the Code: The Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
The article "Cracking the Code: The Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a fascinating look into the origins, structure, and purpose of hieroglyphs. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson explains who used hieroglyphs, how they were written and read, and how these symbols conveyed meaning in temples, tombs, and papyrus scrolls.
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The Wonders of the World Video Playlist

Embark on an epic adventure with this playlist all about the modern wonders of the world! Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza, walk along the Great Wall of China, explore the ancient city of Petra, and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu. From the towering ruins of Chichén Itzá to the iconic Colosseum and the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal, each video brings history to life and shows why these places are so incredible