Weird History
Life For The Average Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...
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Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The birth of Islam
Why are we still debating what happened 1400 years ago? How did Islam come to life? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 1
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How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The Christianity revolution, Part 2
The continuation in answering how revolutionary was Christianity in its early form. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 3
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How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The purpose behind the book
Why did the author want to write this book and what did he want to say in it? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 1
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Kandake Amanirenas: Conquering Queen of Kush
Kandake Amanirenas is one of the most celebrated rulers of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in the region of Nubia, which we now know as Sudan. She ruled from 40BC to 10BC. Kandake - also known as Candace, Kendake or Kentake - was...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN: COUNTRYSIDE, NAQSH-E RUSTAM
MOT 1951: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN: COUNTRYSIDE: VS Mountains valley in Iran / Camel caravan walking single file line in desert / NAQSH-E RUSTAM: Tomb of Darius I of Persia carved in cliff cross shape w/ center entrance. Cliff side...
Learning Mole
The Pyramids
In this video we explore one of the ancient wonders of the world -The Pyramids in Egypt.
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How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Christian beliefs and values
Is it possible to hold on to morality without beliefs? What two core Christian teachings did the Nazis set out to change? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 6
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Machu Picchu
In this video we explore the amazing site of Machu Picchu and wonderful history.
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The Louvre
In this video we explore the Louvre Museum in Paris - a wonderous feat of architecture.
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How were ancient China, India and Europe all connected?
When one thinks of the Ancient World you would be forgiven for instantly thinking of either the cultural glories of ancient Greece or the military might of the Roman Empire. Yet the Mediterranean and the Near East was just one part of a...
Archaia Historia
The Religion that Shaped Ancient Iran
Long before Christianity or Islam there was another monotheistic religion that dominated ancient Persia. Today we'll examine and try to explain what exactly was Ancient Zoroastrianism
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Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam
Historian Tom Holland shares his fascination at how the events of ancient history can resonate in the modern world. The author of Islam: The Untold Story talks to Dan Snow about the birth of this rich and sophisticated civilisation,...
Professor Dave Explains
Early Pharmacopeia: Medical Practices in Ancient Civilizations
If we are going to tell the story of medicine, we had better start at the beginning, which means we need to go all the way back to the start of recorded history. Every since we've been writing things down, we've been documenting our...
Weird History
Weirdest Facts About King Tut
More than almost any other ancient ruler, facts about King Tut, the boy who led an empire and was buried in a tomb stuffed with gold and artifacts, have been hard to deduce. Who was this young man given the responsibility of carrying on...
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WS LA View of Menhir statue at megalithic site/ Filitosa, Corsica, France
WS LA View of Menhir statue at megalithic site/ Filitosa, Corsica, France
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Morgantina, general view of the archaeological site of Morgantina
Morgantina, general view of the archaeological site of Morgantina
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Archaeologists investigate pottery and other artifacts on the ocean floor.
Archaeologists investigate pottery and other artifacts on the ocean floor.
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Selinunte, the Cyclopean retaining walls, in the eastern side of the Acropolis
Selinunte, the Cyclopean retaining walls, in the eastern side of the Acropolis
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MS Shot of Menhir statue at megalithic site / Filitosa, Corsica, France
MS Shot of Menhir statue at megalithic site / Filitosa, Corsica, France
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MS LA Shot of Menhir statue at megalithic site / Filitosa, Corsica, France
MS LA Shot of Menhir statue at megalithic site / Filitosa, Corsica, France