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River god / by Smith, Wilbur A.,author.;
Two thousand years before Christ, the ancient heartland of the Nile Kings is enveloped in Civil War and Taita, a eunuch slave, schemes.
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Historical fiction.; Eunuchs; Slaves;
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Ancient Aliens. by A&E® (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by A&E® in 2009.ANCIENT ALIENS explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate. Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Life on other planets.; Documentary television programs.;
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The ancient Egyptians : dress, eat, write, and play just life the Egyptians / by MacDonald, Fiona,1958-;
Who were the ancient Egyptians? -- The mighty Nile -- Cows and crops -- Home and family -- Eating and drinking -- Looking good -- Design and technology -- Mighty pharaohs -- Skillful scribes -- Gods and magic -- Tremendous temples -- Pyramids and tombs --Combines text with hands-on projects to introduce the food and drink, the clothes, the buildings, the beliefs and festivals, and social structure of the Egyptians.
© 2007., QEB,
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The tomb of King Tutankhamen / by Woods, Michael,1946-; Woods, Mary B.(Mary Boyle),1946-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From boy to mummy -- Clues in the valley -- A name on a door - First things first -- Into the burial chamber -- King Tut's mummy -- Epilogue.Describes the discovery of King Tut's tomb and the gold treasures found alongside it and the fascination with Egyptian history and culture that came as a result of these discoveries.
Subjects: Tutankhamen, King of Egypt; Carter, Howard, 1874-1939; Excavations (Archaeology);
© 2008., Twenty-First Century,
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The Foundations of Western Civilization. by F., Thomas,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Thomas F. X. NobleOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2002.You can discover the essential nature, evolution, and perceptions of Western civilization from its humble beginnings in the great river valleys of Iraq and Egypt to the dawn of the modern world. This broad, sweeping series helps you cover an enormous amount of historical material as you see how Western civilization evolved.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Social sciences.; History, Ancient.; Education.; Instructional films.;
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The new kingdom / by Smith, Wilbur A.,author.; Chadbourn, Mark,author.;
"In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Isetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city. Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer. But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle--one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path--will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?"--
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Epic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Brothers; Hyksos; Revenge;
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Writing of the gods : the race to decode the Rosetta Stone / by Dolnick, Edward,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous objects in the world, attracting millions of visitors to the British Museum ever year, and yet most people don't really know what it is. Discovered in a pile of rubble in 1799, this slab of stone proved to be the key to unlocking a lost language that baffled scholars for centuries. Carved in ancient Egypt, the Rosetta Stone carried the same message in different languages-in Greek using Greek letters, and in Egyptian using picture-writing called hieroglyphs. Until its discovery, no one in the world knew how to read the hieroglyphs that covered every temple and text and statue in Egypt. Dominating the world for thirty centuries, ancient Egypt was the mightiest empire the world had ever known, yet everything about it-the pyramids, mummies, the Sphinx-was shrouded in mystery. Whoever was able to decipher the Rosetta Stone, and learn how to read hieroglyphs, would solve that mystery and fling open a door that had been locked for two thousand years. Two brilliant rivals set out to win that prize. One was English, the other French, at a time when England and France were enemies and the world's two great superpowers. The Writing of the Gods chronicles this high-stakes intellectual race in which the winner would win glory for both himself and his nation. A riveting portrait of empires both ancient and modern, this is an unparalleled look at the culture and history of ancient Egypt and a fascinating, fast-paced story of human folly and discovery unlike any other"--
Subjects: Young, Thomas, 1773-1829.; Champollion, Jean-François, 1790-1832.; Rosetta stone.; Egyptian language;
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Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat [videorecording] / by Attenborough, Richard,performer.; Collins, Joan,1933-performer.; Friedman, Maria,performer.; Lloyd Webber, Andrew,1948-composer.; Mallet, David(Director),film director.; Osmond, Donny,performer.; Pimlott, Steven,film director.; Really Useful Films,production company.; Universal Studios Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Director of photography, Nic Knowland ; art director, Michael Minas ; musical director, Michael Reed.Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough, Robert Torti, Joan Collins.For the first time ever, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's fun-filled musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been specially filmed for video. Inspired by the record-breaking London Palladium stage show, this production stars Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough and Joan Collins. A lively and colorful journey through ancient Egypt, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the rags-to-riches story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Spectacular visuals and an enchanting score packed with hit songs, including Close Every Door to Me, Go, Go, Go Joseph and Any Dream Will Do make this a dream of a show for all the family.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Filmed musicals.; Joseph (Son of Jacob); Brothers;
For private home use only.
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The curse of the mummy : uncovering Tutankhamun's tomb / by Fleming, Candace.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sands of the Past -- The "City of the Dead" -- Enter Howard Carter -- Ten seasons beneath the Theban sun -- A bird of gold that will bring good luck -- Under cover of darkness -- Early days in the tomb -- And at the Continental-Savoy hotel -- Curses! -- Shrines, sarcophagus, and coffins -- The mummy unwrapped -- Fabulous finds -- Work complete -- Exit Carter -- Space travelers, poison, and murderous mold -- Tutankhamun's place in history."During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist -- worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.LSC
Subjects: Tutankhamen, King of Egypt; Carter, Howard, 1874-1939; Carnarvon, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, Earl of, 1866-1923; Excavations (Archaeology); Blessing and cursing;
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Exodus [videorecording] : the real story / by Arts and Entertainment Network.; Lions Gate Films.;
History unlocks the truths and myths behind the world of epic heroes and villains. Examine the complex soul of the prophet Moses, who defeated the Pharaoh and the Egyptian army and led his people out of Egypt. See how Joshua's army infiltrated and destroyed Jericho from the inside out. Discover the stories of King Ramses II and such ancient marvels as the temple at Karnak and the rock temple at Abu Simbel.E.DVD, Widescreen & full screen presentions; 2.0 Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Moses (Biblical leader); Bible.; Documentary television programs.; Exodus, The.; Historical television programs.;
© 2014., Lionsgate,
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