Tag: Egypt

Egypt, a country steeped in history and culture, has captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. From the majestic pyramids of Giza to the vibrant bazaars of Cairo, Egypt offers a mesmerizing blend of ancient wonders and modern-day experiences. A Journey Through Time Egypt's rich history is...

Egypt had a unique perspective on America’s Civil War. The Union blockade and the Confederacy’s own policy of withholding cotton from export dried up supply, so Europeans turned to Egypt’s cotton as a substitute. Overnight, vast sums of money energized the Egyptian economy. The Khedive Ismail (righ...

In 1868, Thaddeus Mott (right), a Union colonel and a favorite of the Turkish court, met Ismail in Constantinople. He impressed the Khedive, and was soon commissioned as a major general in the Egyptian army. Mott quickly convinced Ismail to add more American veterans to the Egyptian staff. With the...

...

Conquest by Hyksos and Egyptian Expansion to Ramses II Eventually, like previous dynasties, the Twelfth Dynasty fell. And the Thirteenth Dynasty, at Memphis, waned across its 150 years of rule and fell with what by now was an old phenomenon: invasion by a foreign army, around the year 1650 BCE. The ...

Charles Pomeroy Stone, sometimes called the “American Dreyfus,” perhaps had the most to prove by going to Egypt. A graduate of West Point, he was a veteran of the war with Mexico, worked briefly as a banker, and then turned to surveying, exploring Sonora and Lower California during the late 1850s (...

Welcome to the ideal place to start exploring the wonders of the Ancient Egypt. Find out all about this amazing culture, and learn about the gods they worshiped, the Pharaohs that ruled and the tombs and statues they left behind. find out about Tutankhamun, Akhenaten and the other celebrities of t...

The story begins with the Israelites living as slaves in Egypt. They were oppressed and mistreated by the Egyptians. However, God heard their cries and raised up a leader named Moses to deliver them. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. They faced many challenges along t...

NameExperienceEgyptian RankVanderbilt AllenBrevet major, U.S. VolunteersGrandson of Cornelius VanderbiltColonelJames BasselSecond lieutenant, U.S. ArmyLt. ColonelS. F. CameronChaplain in Confederate ArmyMajorWilliam P. A. CampbellLieutenant, C.S. NavyMajorCharles Chaillé-LongCaptain, U.S. Volunteers...

James Morris Morgan was something of a loose cannon. When the Civil War broke out, the Louisianan was a midshipman at Annapolis, but he would soon transfer to the Confederate Naval Academy, located aboard the CSS Patrick Henry, a training ship on the James River. Among other adventures, Morgan help...

...

Egypt has always been a dream destination for travelers, with its unique blend of ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. While Cairo and Luxor attract visitors with iconic monuments, Hurghada on the Red Sea is quickly becoming one of the top holiday spots for those seeking ad...