The Antikythera mechanism, discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera in 1901, is an ancient Greek device designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses for. Recent research suggests it may have...

The remains of what is considered Europe's earliest pet dog, dating back to between 14,000 and 20,000 years ago, have been discovered in an Italian cave, shedding new light on the domestication process from wolves to dogs. This finding...

Dive into the story of Howard Carter, the archaeologist who uncovered King Tut's tomb in 1922. Learn about Carter's discovery in Egypt's Valley of the Kings and the incredible treasures he found. Explore Tutankhamun's life, his reign...

Discover the evolution of elephants, from their earliest ancestors to the present-day species. This video introduces the two main types of elephants - African and Asian - and delves into the fascinating journey of their development...

This video presents a modernised reproduction of the Antikythera Mechanism, including clips of the manufacturing process and a snippet of how the device works.

In which John discusses the agricultural revolution, the development of permanent settlements, and whether cities were good news. The book discussed in "The Case against Civilization" is called AGAINST THE GRAIN, and while I disagree...

Inspired by Simon Clark's call for his subscribers to post "How I Became a Researcher" videos, I'm posting a short biographical sketch of my journey from a history Bachelors student to a religious studies PhD candidate. Hope you enjoy!

Turkey, Lycia

Israel, Prehistoric sites

This short history video gives an insight into how the Egyptian pyramids were built and the people who built them.

Now that we know a bit about what dendrochronology is and how it's done, what can it be used for? In fact, tree ring studies are highly relevant in a multitude of other fields, including archaeology, ecology, forestry, paleoclimatology,...

Has racist thinking discouraged us from looking at how sophisticated West African empires were before the Europeans arrived? How did trade mesh with a rise in inequality between Africa and the Europeans? West Africa Before the Europeans,...

Selinunte is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek period in Italy. The city was famous throughout the ancient world for the richness of its farmland and its monumental temples. It enjoyed a prosperous existence...

Selinunte is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek period in Italy. The city was famous throughout the ancient world for the richness of its farmland and its monumental temples. It enjoyed a prosperous existence...

For centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Rome: the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs. Here...

The basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano is a church in the Roman Forum, parts of which incorporate original Roman buildings. The circular building at the entrance onto the Forum was built in the early 4th century as a Roman temple, thought...

Why did Manichaeism fail and where was it popular in the west?<br/>
Where is Islam situated in China and when did it <br/>come there?
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 3

Selinunte is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek period in Italy. The city was famous throughout the ancient world for the richness of its farmland and its monumental temples. It enjoyed a prosperous existence...

The Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum, Rome, was originally built in 484 BC and rebuilt by Tiberius in 6 AD. Three columns and part of the architrave stand today. Castor and Pollux were the Dioscuri, the "twins" of Gemini,...

The name Perperikon dates from the Middle Ages. There are at least two theories about the origin and meaning of the name, both associating it with gold and the gold-mining done in the region. Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov...

What were they looking for in China? Where could the Jewish presence be found in China in the past?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 6

The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine , sometimes known as the Basilica Nova - meaning "new basilica" - or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum...

The Temple of Artemis at Sardis, the fourth largest Ionic temple in the world, is situated dramatically on the western slopes of the Acropolis. The area might have been sacred to Artemis from the earliest days onward as attested by a...

Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...