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Making Papyrus
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Making Papyrus

Papyrus is not only the name of the plant, but also the paper that is made from the plant. Papyrus was used to make paper as early as 3,000 BC and was used for thousands of years. 

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own papyrus!

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Who Were The Vikings?
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Who Were The Vikings?

Vikings were people from Scandinavia from the late 8th century until the mid-11th century, a time known as the Viking Age. Scandinavia is the area of Northern Europe which is now the countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

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10 Facts About Women of The Viking Age
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10 Facts About Women of The Viking Age

Viking women were no shrinking violets. A Viking woman could inherit property, own a business and run the farm. If her husband mistreated her, she could leave him, taking her property with her. Here are ten facts about Viking women that just might surprise you!

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Ancient Sites in Egypt
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Ancient Sites in Egypt

When we lived in Egypt, we were lucky enough to visit several ancient sites, some of which were more than 4,500 years old. We have used the photos and knowledge we gained during these travels to make our Ancient Egypt teaching resources.

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