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7 Best History Papyrus-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 7 best history papyrus templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The history papyrus-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your history papyrus-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with history papyrus - Cool new presentation design with papyrus with elements of egyptian backdrop and a gold colored foreground

Papyrus Elements Egyptian Ancient History

The allure of ancient Egyptian heritage and parchment textures is sure to captivate your audience with the Wide Title template from CrystalGraphics. This stylish and sophisticated design invites users to embark on a journey through the mystical world of pyramids, pharaohs, and mysterious hieroglyphics. This Widescreen template features a captivating combination of high resolution images that bring to life the iconic elements of Egyptian culture. The Sandy Brown color palette brings warmth and coziness to the design, evoking the feeling of an ancient scroll unfolding from a parchment sheet. The theme is clear: exploring the rich history and mystique of this enigmatic civilization. The template's keyword rich design allows users to create engaging document templates that showcase the intricate details of Egyptian art and architecture. With its inclusion of papyrus inspired textures, documents can be enhanced with a natural, organic feel, perfect for sharing notes or ideas about ancient civilizations. This template is designed to be flexible and adaptable, featuring a 3 Step Funnel Layout slide that allows users to structure their content in a logical and effective way. The Step 1 slide features high resolution images of Egyptian monuments, while the Step 2 slide includes interactive elements such as zooming, panning, and rotation. The Step 3 slide serves as a summary or call to action, providing users with a clear direction for their document. By including a Background With option, users can customize the design to fit their specific needs and brand identity. The template's compatibility with Google Slides is also noteworthy, allowing users to easily import high resolution images and collaborate on documents in real time. Whether you're sharing knowledge about ancient Egypt or creating visually striking presentations, this template is sure to impress.

Presentation with history papyrus - Theme having egypt papyrus - figure of sphynx and background background and a tawny brown colored foreground

Figure Sphynx Background Elements Egyptian

Imagine standing on the banks of the majestic Nile River, surrounded by the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization, as you delve into the world of art and design with CrystalGraphics' Wide Title template. This stunning Widescreen template is designed to transport you to a land of pharaohs, pyramids, and mysterious tombs, featuring intricate details that will leave you spellbound. The Peru color palette transports you to a world of warmth and rich tones, evoking the history and culture of this iconic civilization. This template is perfect for showcasing parchment inspired document designs, with its high resolution images for the background that bring to life the opulence and grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture. Include a Background With elements of hieroglyphics, offering endless possibilities for creative expression. Having a Theme of Ancient Egypt, the Wide Title template is enhanced with intricate details, making it an ideal choice for any project featuring this timeless subject. The Venn Diagram Layout slide could be customized to include illustrations of Tutankhamun's tomb, featuring high resolution images that bring this legendary pharaoh to life in stunning detail. Featuring a prominent spot on the slide, you can highlight the importance of the document being designed with this theme in mind, making it an ideal choice for educational and informative projects. This template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, allowing you to easily import high resolution images and customize your design to suit your needs. With its rich Peru color palette and intricate details, the Wide Title template is sure to make a statement on any presentation or project.

Presentation with history papyrus - Cool new slide deck with history egypt - papyrus backdrop and a gold colored foreground

Papyrus

The world of ancient civilizations is waiting to be uncovered in this stunning template design, Wide Title, perfectly tailored to elevate your presentation with a sense of timelessness and sophistication. This Widescreen masterpiece features a warm Sandy Brown color palette that transports viewers to the dusty pages of an old parchment, replete with symbols, couplets, and motifs that evoke a bygone era of craftsmanship and ingenuity. The template's Two Content Layout slide is a masterstroke, featuring two distinct sections of text and images that work together in perfect harmony to tell your story. The background images are high resolution and beautifully rendered, creating an immersive experience for the viewer. To enhance your presentation, you can use the "Including a Background With" feature to add depth and dimensionality to your slides. For example, if you're presenting on ancient Egypt, you could include a stunning image of the Great Pyramid in the background. As the centerpiece of your template, Wide Title is sure to make an immediate impact with its elegant design and subtle texture. It's a versatile piece that can be used as is or paired with other elements to create a unique look. The theme of this template is centered around the idea of civilization, featuring intricate patterns and symbols that reflect the rich heritage of human societies throughout history. Whether you're presenting on mythology, history, or any other topic, Wide Title is an excellent choice for creating engaging and memorable content. The template is compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your favorite presentation software. With its high resolution images, vibrant color palette, and timeless design elements, Wide Title is the perfect addition to any digital presentation.

Presentation with history papyrus - PPT theme with egyptian history concept with papyrus background and a soft green colored foreground

Egyptian History Concept Papyrus

The ancient civilization of Egypt is alive and well in this stunning Widescreen template, featuring high resolution images that will transport you back in time to the pharaohs. The design name is Wide Title, and it's the perfect choice for any historical or stationery themed presentation. This Widescreen template is a masterpiece, with its Tan color palette evoking the warmth of papyrus and parchment. You'll feel like you're standing on the banks of the Nile, surrounded by ancient temples and mysterious hieroglyphics. The keywords "parchment", "roman", "historical", "pharaoh", and "stationery" are all featured prominently throughout the template, giving it a unique and authentic flavor. The background images, including a majestic landscape with pyramids and temples in the distance, will have your audience's imagination running wild. You can also include a Venn Diagram Layout slide to help you visualize the relationships between different historical periods and cultural influences. The template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your presentation software of choice. This Wild Title Widescreen template is the perfect starting point for any history or stationery themed presentation, and with four How To slides at the start of the deck, you'll be off and running in no time. The theme is cohesive and engaging, featuring a beautiful blend of ancient Egyptian imagery and modern design elements.

Presentation with history papyrus - Amazing PPT theme having egyptian history concept with papyrus backdrop and a gold colored foreground

Egyptian History Concept Papyrus

Imagine stepping into an ancient Egyptian papyrus manuscript, surrounded by intricate hieroglyphics and the whispers of pharaohs past. This majestic template, featuring a dark turquoise color palette that evokes the mystery of the Nile, is designed to transport you to a world of history and romance. The Wide Title font is a prominent feature, with its elegant script style and gold accents, adding a touch of sophistication to any presentation. The Widescreen format ensures an immersive viewing experience, while the High Resolution images for the background create a breathtakingly realistic atmosphere. This template is not just a pretty face, it's also designed to be versatile and flexible. You can include a Background With option on the @Pictures With Captions Layout slide, adding a dynamic element to your presentation. It's perfect for showcasing 4x6 or 5x7 images that tell a story or highlight an important detail. The template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your favorite tool. And when you're ready to take it to the next level, there are four How To slides at the start of the deck to help you get up and running quickly: "Getting Started", "Adding Visuals", "Customizing Colors", and "Creating a Professional Look". But don't worry, we'll be sharing these tips in due course. In terms of design elements, this template includes roman numerals and parchment textures that add an air of authenticity. Whether you're presenting historical facts or simply adding some visual flair to your slides, this template is the perfect starting point for creating a unique and captivating presentation.

Presentation with history papyrus - Beautiful presentation theme featuring papyrus with elements of egyptian backdrop and a yellow colored foreground

Papyrus Elements Egyptian Ancient History

The moment you start working with CrystalGraphics PowerPoint templates, you can't help but feel a sense of excitement and awe at the wealth of possibilities waiting for you. Wide Title is the perfect template to showcase your unique personality and style. This high resolution Widescreen template features a stunning design that transports you to ancient Egypt, where parchment covered scrolls and mystical creatures come alive. The Burly Wood Colored palette adds a sense of warmth and authenticity to this already impressive design. Whether you're creating a presentation about Egyptian history or just want to add some flair to your everyday documents, Wide Title is the perfect choice. The template includes four How To slides at the start of your deck to help you get up and running quickly, but these are designed to be flexible and adaptable to your specific needs. Featuring a beautiful background image with subtle textures and patterns, Including a Background With advanced features like animations and transitions, Having a Theme of showcases an amazing range of customization options. The Section Header Layout slide is a great place to start, as it provides a clean and organized structure for your slides. You could use this section to include a header image or logo, followed by a brief description or title that sets the tone for your presentation. Enhanced With advanced features like borders and shadows can help take your design to the next level. Incorporating images from Egypt's rich history into your slides is also a great idea. You could feature ancient ruins, pharaohs, or even papyrus scrolls to add depth and context to your presentation. Whatever you choose, with Wide Title as your template, you'll be well on your way to creating stunning visuals that will captivate your audience.

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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    • You can either open a template to start a new presentation or you can add a template to an existing presentation. To open a template, just double click on it or use PowerPoint's File > Open tool. To add a template to an existing presentation, on the Design tab, in the Themes group, click Browse for Themes... then browse to select your template.

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