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Perennially cool, the Egyptian Pyramids, erected as tombs for pharaohs, are among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But the striking pyramid shape of these massive structures continues to be used in architecture the world over.
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Cake. We love to enjoy it for celebrations, special occasions, and just because. Have you ever wondered, though, about the history of cake? Wonder no longer!
Digital resources illuminating ancient worlds. Explore Egypt, Asia, Greece, Vikings, Middle & Dark Ages.
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Explore the similarities and differences of various ancient civilizations. Consider the larger question of what is "civilized" and by whose measure?
2 Years After the "Arab Spring", discontent with the government swells into protests, now turning violent.
39 people have been killed in violent protests in Egypt following the death sentence verdicts for 21 men involved in last year's deadly soccer brawl, in which 74 people were killed.
Although it's already cold outside, the first day of Winter (also known as the winter solstice) isn't upon us until December 21.
This board is designed to house other boards concerning news events and political developments in Egypt. While some overlap is expected, there will be an effort to list these in chronological order.
Regency Classicism (1800-1830) was the most fashionable style in Britain at this time.
Tired of hunting around the web for what everyone's talking about around the office water cooler? We've got you covered. Here's a daily dose of what is buzzing around the internet.
Thousands are holding a protest in Cairo against President Mohamed Morsi, who last week granted himself sweeping powers.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi recently issued decrees "that make him immune to judicial oversight and give him authority to take any steps against "threats to the revolution." This has resulted in protests throughout the country.
Tired of hunting around the web for what everyone's talking about around the office water cooler? We've got you covered. Here's a daily dose of what is buzzing around the internet.
The Arab Spring / Arab Revolutions is a revolutionary wave of demonstrations, protests, and wars occurring in the Arab world that began on 18 December 2010. This board features various analyses of the event and its impact on the region.
This is a master-board for following the Libya story. With many different takes on the information as news cycles change and data is uncovered, we follow the iterations, developments, and fallout from what happened in Libya, and US fallout.
