The Nile IS Just a River in Egypt

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Snaking across 4,000 miles and 11 African countries, the River Nile is perhaps the most famous river on planet earth. The 80 billion gallons of water that flow through its banks each day give life to countless animals and ecosystems - from crocodiles and hippos, to rare species o ... Show More

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we will talk about the Nile, the longest river in the world, and explore its importance in the history and culture of Egypt and other African countries. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy ... Show More

Far in the distance, three colossal shapes tower over the desert horizon…In this episode, we travel to the Nile Valley, and tell the story of one of the most iconic cultures ever produced by humankind – the civilizations of ancient Egypt. I want to show how this series of related ... Show More

Rhine River - Winding its way through Western Europe for over 760 miles, has long been a source of fascination, inspiration, and myth. This majestic waterway has played a pivotal role in the history and culture of the region, giving rise to a rich tapestry of folklore that has en ... Show More

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Ethiopia says its huge dam upstream on the Nile will generate electricity for millions. But downstream countries like Sudan and Egypt are worried about what it’ll mean for their water supply. We get the details from two BBC reporters: Kalkidan Yibeltal, in Ethiopia's capital Addi ... Show More

From the banks of the Nile, a servant girl picks up a basket cradling an infant boy. He’s bestowed a name, Moses, by the Pharaoh’s daughter, and raised as her own son. This is part 1 of our 3-part series on the Exodus, a biblical epic that sees an enslaved people led to freedom.. ... Show More

In the mid 19th century, a team of explorers set off in search of an elusive goal – the source of the River Nile. Set against a backdrop of imperial expansion into Africa, the expedition was led by Richard Francis Burton and John Hanning Speke – two men who should have been great ... Show More