Ancient Egypt

How To Make Canopic Jars - Ancient Egypt Craft for Kids

Learn how to make your own Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars with this fun craft activity for kids. With step by step instructions & photo guide

Hieroglyphs VS Hieroglyphics - A Guide for Kids

If you're thinking “wait, I thought it was ‘hieroglyphics’ not ‘hieroglyphs’, have I got it wrong?" The answer is no - and yes. Lets explain

KS2 Students: Write Your Own Hieroglyphs

Hieroglyphs are a form of picture writing used by the Ancient Egyptians. Learn all about Hieroglyphs and how to write with them yourself.

Ancient Egyptian Gods - A Brief Introduction for Kids

A brief introduction to the main gods of Ancient Egypt, including Amun, Ra, Horus, Osiris and Anubis.

Tutankhamun's Treasure - A Brief Guide for KS2 Students

When Howard Carter first discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 he unlocked around 5000 stunning treasures that had been hidden underground f

The River Nile: Why Was It So Important? - An Introduction for Kids

The River Nile runs right through the centre of Egypt, but why was it so important to the Ancient Egyptian people?

Cleopatra VII: Who was she? - A Guide for Primary Schools

Egyptian Pharaoh Cleopatra the 7th has been made famous through many Hollywood movies. But who was she really?

Valley of the Kings: What Is It? - A Quick Introduction for Kids

So you know Pharaohs liked to be buried in Pyramids. But did you know that most of them were actually buried in the Valley of the Kings?

Tutankhamun: Who was he? A Speedy Guide for Kids

Who was Tutankhamun? Find out more about this famous Egyptian figure in his Pharaoh Profile.

The Egyptian Sphinx: What Is It? - An Introduction for KS2

If you know about the Great Pyramid of Giza, you'll know it's set next door to an intriguing statue of a Sphinx. But what is this Sphinx?

Pyramid of Djoser: What Is It? - A Very Brief Guide for KS2 Students

So you've heard of the Great Pyramid of Giza, but have you heard of the Pyramid of Djoser? No? Find out more!

The Rosetta Stone: What Is It? - A Helpful Introduction for Kids

So the Rosetta Stone is just a big old rock with scribbles on it right? Wrong! Let us tell you more...

The Great Pyramid of Giza - Fun Facts for Kids

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the world's most recognisable historical structures. But just how 'great' is it?

Ancient Egyptian Eye Make Up - Everything you need to know for KS2

The distinctive Ancient Egyptian eye make-up, called ‘Kohl’, was worn by men, women and children alike. But why wear it at all?

How Did Tutankhamun Die? Myth Buster for Kids

New theories about how the boy-king actually met his premature end pop up on a regular basis. The truth is, nobody knows for certain.

Famous Egyptian Rulers - A Timeline of Ancient Egypt

A timeline of Egypt's greatest rulers. All of the important Pharaohs you need to know about at keystage 2.

The Ancient Egyptian Gods - Learning Activities for Kids

The Ancient Egyptians worshipped over 2000 gods and goddesses - learn all about them with these fun activities, crafts & games for kids.

Akhenaten Causes Chaos in Ancient Egypt: Headlines from History, Ep 3

Headlines from History, Ep 3: Akhenaten Causes Chaos in Ancient Egypt

The Battle of Kadesh - Who won?: Headlines from History, Ep 2

Episode 2 - Ancient Egypt Join Laura and Adrian as they investigate the truth behind the battle of Kadesh. Who actually won the conflict?...

Mummification Craft Activities for Kids

There's no better way to learn about Mummification than to become an Egyptian Embalmer and do it for yourself (in craft style, of course!)

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