Suez Canal Opens - Nov 17, 1869

On November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal, providing a water route from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, opened for navigation.

Geography of Ancient Egypt - the Nile River

Greek historian Herodotus said that ancient Egypt was “an acquired country, the gift of the river.” The river he wrote of was the Nile.

Mummification in Ancient Egypt

According to ancient Egyptian mythology, or at least some versions, Osiris was the first pharaoh. He was given the throne by his father Ra.