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Egypt Week: A Surprise in the Lab

Lab scientists discover that the mummies excavated from the Valley of Golden Mummies are far older than originally estimated.


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Egypt Week: A Surprise in the Lab

Egypt Week: A Surprise in the Lab (2:20)

Lab scientists discover that the mummies excavated from the Valley of Golden Mummies are far older than originally estimated.

Making Stone Age Weapons

Making Stone Age Weapons (3:11)

Watch this video about making Stone Age weapons on HowStuffWorks. 13,000 years ago, Stone Age explorers made most of their weapons out of flint. Learn how they made their weapons in this NOVA segment from PBS.

Myths of Ancient Greece: Psyche and Cupid Discussion

Myths of Ancient Greece: Psyche and Cupid Discussion (0:33)

This clip poses questions about the Psyche and Cupid video and references related videos for comparison purposes.

Myths of Ancient Greece: Psyche and Cupid

Myths of Ancient Greece: Psyche and Cupid (7:32)

This video recounts the tale of the princess Psyche and the God Cupid. Psyche marries Cupid but is not allowed to see his face; when her curiosity entices her to look, Cupid feels betrayed and leaves her. In the end, the two are reunited.

Myths of Ancient Greece: Medusa and Perseus Discussion

Myths of Ancient Greece: Medusa and Perseus Discussion (0:33)

This video provides discussion questions for the Medusa and Perseus segment.

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What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Undertaker's Art

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Undertaker's Art (1:30)

Egyptians created mummies to preserve the body so the spirit could go on to the after life. Mummies tell us a lot about ancient Egyptian's life, death and medicine. Learn more about mummies on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Sundials

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Sundials (1:21)

The Ancient Egyptians wanted to be able to tell time to better organize their day, so they created the sundial. Learn about the sundial on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Stone Work Technique

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Stone Work Technique (1:00)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," host Jack Turner learns hows the Ancient Egyptians used methods such as the cutting, moving and shaping of rocks to create the pyramids.

What the Ancients Knew: Stone Cutting

What the Ancients Knew: Stone Cutting (2:33)

Learn how the Egyptians used copper and flint to cut and shape rocks on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Six Step Tomb

What the Ancients Knew: Six Step Tomb (1:25)

The six step tomb was the first pyramid built in ancient Egypt and was the basis for pyramids that came after it. Learn more in The Science Channel's series "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Papyrus

What the Ancients Knew: Papyrus (0:52)

The Egyptians invented one of the first portable recording mediums with papyrus. Learn all about this lightweight paper with host Jack Turner from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Ornamental Gardens

What the Ancients Knew: Egyptian Ornamental Gardens (0:53)

The barren environment of the Egyptian desert inspired its people to create ornamental gardens, making flowers a part of their culture. Learn more about The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What The Ancient Knew: Egyptian Burial Practices

What The Ancient Knew: Egyptian Burial Practices (1:36)

Ancient Egyptians believed that without an intact body there was no afterlife. Learn more about Ancient Egyptian burial practices on The Science Channel's "What The Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Geometry in Egypt

What the Ancients Knew: Geometry in Egypt (1:16)

Host Jack Turner learns how geometry helped the Egyptians create architecture like pyramids and tombs. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Mastabah

What the Ancients Knew: Mastabah (0:56)

Host Jack Turner explains what a Mastabah is and what it is used for. Learn more with The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."