Historical Society of Jews From Egypt
historical and current information on the Jews From Egypt. covering the period from Joseph Saadia el Fayoumi (Saadia Gaon) to the present day.
The Egyptian Presidency
The official site of the Egyptian Presidency includes biographies of current and former presidents.
Mohammed Ali Pasha of Egypt, Syria and Arabia
Biographical sketch by William Brown Hodgson, written on March 10, 1835.
Egypt - History
Brief, but authoritative, history of Egypt, from the Old Kingdom to the present.
Color Me Egypt:
Egyptian history written for kids, a coloring book, and a coloring contest.
Orders, Decorations and Medals of Egypt
Full-color ribbon charts and individual images of orders, decorations, and medals, along with descriptions and award criteria, are separately provided for the Kingdom of Egypt and Earlier (1805-1953) and for the Arab Republic of Egypt (1953 - date).
King Farouk - Family Portrait
Family portrait of King Farouk, Queen Nariman, and Prince Ahmed Fouad, with a brief commentary on how this serene scene belied the future overthrow of the regime; in Al-Ahram Weekly Online.
History of Egypt
Published by the Ministry of Tourism, Egypt, and the Egyptian Tourist Authority; over 40 essays on all periods of Egyptian history, from Lower Paleolithic to British Occupation.
Americans in the Egyptian Army
Recounts how 50 Americans (mostly Civil War veterans) donned the uniform of Egypt in the service of Khedive Ismail.
Messengers of God Find Refuge in Egypt
Article by Reda Helal traces visits by the Patriarchs, Holy Family, and advent of Islam in AD 640 to show that Egypt is a byword for religious tolerance and inter-religion harmony.
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