Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza is the last of the Seven Wonders that still stands? Built over 4,000 years ago under the orders of the Egyptian king Khufu, it attracts tourists from all around the world and contains mysteries that scholars are still trying to solve. In this episode of Perspectives, three historians discuss the Great Pyramid, its construction, and some of its 4,000-year-old secrets. ------------------------------------------- Clips in this video are from the following series on Wondrium: The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy, presented by Bradley E. Schaefer www.wondrium.com/the-remarkable-science-of-ancient-astronomy The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt, presented by Melinda Hartwig www.wondrium.com/the-great-tours-a-guided-tour-of-ancient-egypt Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs, presented by Bob Brier www.wondrium.com/decoding-the-secrets-of-egyptian-hieroglyphs ------------------------------------------ Table of Contents: 00:00 Egypt's Last Wonder 02:42 Khufu, Pyramid Builder 04:41 An Astronomical Alignment 06:43 The Mystery of the Air Shafts 09:06 The Mystery of the Fitted Stones 10:58 Pyramid Power Tests Credulity ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- [Three hashtags that apply to the video topic]

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