Explore everything you need for a KS2 history lesson on the River Nile and Ancient Egypt, including a video, downloadable resources and discussion suggestions.

Researchers have explored how the River Nile evolved over the past 11,500 years and how changes in its geography could have helped shape the fortunes of ancient Egyptian civilization. Research reveals ...

Throughout history, starting from the time of Ancient Egypt, the Nile River has been an optimal location for the growth of cities. Its constant and reliable water supply was crucial in the otherwise ...

The pyramids in and around Giza have presented a fascinating puzzle for millennia. How did ancient Egyptians move limestone blocks, some weighing more than a ton, without using wheels? Why were these ...

The Nile is the world's longest river and runs through northeastern Africa. It flows through eleven countries, including Egypt and Ethiopia, before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of ...

Scott Simon talks with Candice Millard about 19th century British exploration and her new book, "River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile." The quest ...