Ancient Egyptian person: Well it’s not! We need to know exactly when the river will flood, so that we plant our crops at the right time. That way, we can take advantage of all the nutrients left ...

It almost never rains in Egypt, where approximately 95% of the land is desert. For that reason, almost all the drinking water and water required for farming comes from the Nile River. If you know that ...

Around the world, unruly rivers have long driven a hard bargain. In exchange for rich soil, irrigated land and convenient transportation, they have forced floodplain dwellers to deal with an ...

In the face of today's extreme weather events, from scorching heatwaves to devastating floods, the story of ancient Egypt reminds us that humankind has long grappled with environmental stress.

This is a painting that dates back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt. Artworks like this tell us a lot about the time and place that they come from. This painting shows a farmworker using a shaduf.

This film explores the ancient civilization of Egypt, highlighting its monumental achievements such as the Sphinx and pyramids, whose construction methods remain a mystery. It discusses the ...

The Nile is without doubt the source of one of the most extraordinary and long lasting of civilisations, bequeathing an almost immeasurable legacy to Africa and the world. The formation of Egypt ...

As far back in time as archaeological evidence can take us we know that man has been living in the Nile Valley. Artifacts from the early Stone Age, particularly pebble tools, have been found from ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Updated Oct. 15 at 1:29 p.m. A colossal dam is near completion on ...