Thus far then the history is told by the Egyptians themselves but I will now recount that which other nations also tell.Translated by George C.

This temple is in the middle of the city and is looked down upon from all sides as one goes round.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our

The Pharaohs built pyramids which Herodotus measured personally.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project presenting the complete

The Pharaoh entered the treasury and, seeing the body of the thief held in the trap without his head, and the chamber unbroken, with no way to come in

Egyptians tell Herodotus that they base their version of the story of Helen of Troy upon inquiries of Menelaus himself.Translated by George C.

Senusret III of Egypt set up pillars in the countries he had invaded; Herodotus saw only the one in Palestine.Translated by George C. Macaulay

The priests enumerated to me from a papyrus roll the names of other kings, three hundred and thirty in number.Translated by George C. Macaulay

This installment ends with the profession of undertakers and how they embalm the dead. Can hardly wait to meet the famous Egyptian

Describing daily life in ancient Egypt. Places and customs Herodotus observed first-hand.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project