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Two Worlds Collided. One Queen Would Never Be Forgotten. What really happened when ancient Egypt met the rising power of Greece? And who was the woman who stood between Egypt and Rome? This volume brings together two fascinating stories in one: the rise of the Ptolemaic Kingdom after Alexander the Great, and the life of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt. Clear, fast-paced, and packed with insight, it cuts through the myths to show what really shaped this powerful dynasty and the woman who tried to save it. Two manuscripts in one book: The Ptolemaic Kingdom: An Enthralling Guide to the ...

Egypt wasn’t just ancient, it was timeless. From its earliest days along the Black Nile to the rise of pyramid-building god-kings, from foreign invasions to golden mask tombs and global obsession, this book tells the full, sweeping story of the civilization that refused to die. Clear, sharp, and wildly listenable, EGYPT walks you through dynasties, myths, battles, and breakdowns without the textbook sludge. You’ll meet pharaohs, heretics, conquerors, and commoners.

Did you know that it was during the New Kingdom period that ancient Egyptian kings started calling themselves “pharaohs"? Previously, they were simply referred to as kings. But the fact that we call all of them pharaohs today speaks about how important and influential the New Kingdom was. It is also the most researched period of ancient Egyptian history because it has an abundance of surviving evidence. This is also the time when some of the best-known pharaohs ruled, such as Ahmose, Hatshepsut, Thutmose, Nefertiti, and Ramses II.

They originated many thousands of years ago in a land far away from Egypt. From the gods of the underworld, Osiris and Anubis, to the gods of light such as Amun-Ra and Horus, the lives and actions of the gods of Ancient Egypt explain our very existence and our place in the universe.

This book reveals the Ancient Egyptian knowledge of harmonic proportion, sacred geometry, and number mysticism, as manifested in their texts, temples, tombs, art, hieroglyphs, etc., throughout their known history. It shows how the Egyptians designed their buildings to generate cosmic energy, and the mystical application of numbers in Egyptian works. The book explains in detail the harmonic proportion of about 20 Ancient Egyptian buildings throughout their recorded history.

Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world.

Africa gave rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world.

The You Must Know Before You Die! series is a fascinating and immersive educational collection of publications that delve deep into numerous and far-reaching subjects across the educational spectrum; ranging from Greek Mythology and evolution, to history and the constructs of our universe. You have much to learn before the Grim Reaper comes-a-calling so listen on and fill your mind with mountains of insightful knowledge. Knowledge you can use for a brighter tomorrow.

This second part of the series, reveals the secrets of how and why the internal spaces of the Great Pyramid of Giza were created. The first book in the series revealed for the first time how the main body of the Great Pyramid, as well as the other other two at Giza were constructed. In this second book we examine in detail the internal spaces and why each one was so important to the overall design.

Here, Cosimo proudly presents Book 3 of Ancient Egypt, in which Massey explains how the original elemental spirits of early humans were transformed into deities, and how the concept of a “soul” developed from animalistic representations of natural forces.

Some legacies are written in stone. Others are written in blood. Beneath the shifting sands of Egypt lies the forgotten tomb of King Aniakahmun, a burial place sealed with curses, bound by shadows, and protected by the witch who damned her own bloodline. When a daring excavation pierces the tomb’s silence, ancient horrors stir awake. Amirah, a scholar drawn by fate and lineage, finds herself at the center of a deadly prophecy. Whispers claw at her mind, shadows coil at her feet, and the sins of the Pharaohs reach out to claim her. As betrayal spreads among the living and vengeance rises ...

THE DELTA DILEMMA "Choose! Your wife in ancient Egypt, or now?" What if our ‘love’ of the ancient past were personal? Not just a fascination with a mysterious civilization. But a desire for someone. A beautiful young woman painted on a tomb wall that we somehow remember from another lifetime. A lost, ‘Old Flame’ from three-thousand years ago? And could that attraction across the ages tear us apart from our love of someone new today? An archaeologist’s ache for the ancient brings heartbreak and dilemma for his love of today. The Delta Dilemma is a suspenseful, fantasy romance ...

Listen to the exciting things that happened during the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Did you know that in this period, Osiris became the main god of the popular religion? His cult was respected by the pharaohs of the Eleventh Dynasty, but it quickly spread throughout Egypt, and ordinary people became his followers. The Middle Kingdom is a short period in Egypt’s history, but it is important because it was a period of political unity and prosperity. Because of that, it is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Egypt.

Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world.

This biography introduces listeners to Ramesses II's many accomplishments as both a warrior-king and a god-king. When he died at age 96, Egyptians believed him to be a higher deity than any who preceded him; in some ways, he achieved eternal life by living on in memory through the end of the Egyptian Empire and beyond.

La gran Biblioteca de Alejandría se fundó a principios del siglo III a.C. y permaneció activa durante un largo periodo de unos setecientos años. Entre sus muros se escribieron y almacenaron libros de los más ilustres sabios de la antigüedad, y en su mantenimiento se involucraron los mandatarios más poderosos y los personajes más célebres, desde los primeros Ptolomeos, hasta la filósofa Hipatia, pasando por Cleopatra, Julio César o Marco Antonio. Carl Sagán decía que la escritura es el invento más importante en la historia de la humanidad. Un invento que hizo que personas ...

Modern Aswan is a gorgeous vacation spot, with a view worthy of its long and rich history, and near modern Aswan is the ancient site of Elephantine, a city that calls a small island on the Nile home. Elephantine was once a thriving, independent city and one of the oldest urban settings in Egypt, and the settlement there was always connected to the surrounding geographic area due to the importance of its location.

Although it was an incredibly important period in world history, the era after Alexander the Great's death is sometimes as confusing as it is frustrating for historians because the allegiances of his generals changed constantly and historical sources are often biased in some regards and utterly lacking in others. Although none of these men were able to replicate Alexander the Great’s territorial success, a few carved out sizable empires and were able to establish long-lasting political dynasties.

A non-fiction book set in ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome, during a historical timeframe from 4000 B.C. to the fall of the Roman Empire. Delve into the fascinating world of ancient healing practices with Ancient Craft of Healing. This enlightening exploration reveals how medical traditions were formed in the cradle of civilization, where the interplay of superstition, religion, and empirical observation shaped the foundations of healthcare as we know it today. Journey through time, starting in the mystical land of ancient Egypt where the first doctors used the Ebers...

It was love at first sight. I saw her one day while watching a television program about King Tut, the boy King of Egypt whose tomb had been discovered by Howard Carter years before. I was looking at the famous bust of a beautiful Egyptian Queen. Her elegant face, long neck and stunning eyes exemplified human perfection of the highest order. Who was she? What was her life? How did she live? Who did she love and what were her deepest thoughts? All of these questions represented mysteries to solve. Her beauty had inspired these questions; men could not help thinking that the mystery ...