Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans?<br/>
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2

Queen Elizabeth never looks quite real in her portraits... I propose a couple reasons why.

Why did the Ottoman empire stop expanding? <br/>
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 5

What happens in the first century BC that starts the creation of trade between east and west?

What did the Greeks and Romans know about the Chinese around the first cen
tury?
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Where did the items found come from? Hear final thoughts about the empire in the wrap up.<br/>
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 6

Skeleton found on beach is identified as an elite Roman officer who was killed while rushing in to rescue others during the Mount Vesuvius eruption, almost 2,000 years ago.<br/>

How long were the Silk roads stable during the interconnection of east and west?<br/>
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 6

In the first century AD, Celtic Iceni queen Boudica leads an insurgency against Roman Empire forces as they conquer the British Isles. As dictated in her husband Prasutagus’s will, he bequeaths his kingdom to their two daughters and the...

Learn why stories of journeys in the ancient world is mostly patchy and unknown.<br/>
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 3

Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon.<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7

What was the empire like at the time? What about the archaeology?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 1

An African slave recounts how he was shackled and had to walk for two weeks till they reached a stone fort on the coast

What was the role of women in Ottoman society? How did they drive it?<br/>
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 6

YouTube history nerds unite to answer the big question: who is the most influential person in history? Their answers might surprise you.

An African slave describes the slave market in the Americas and how slaves were prepared for sale to make them look healthier and more attractive to prospective buyers

Overview of the history and controversy surrounding the Armenian Genocide.

This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...

Former U.S. Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan spoke in Indianapolis back in 1900 on the opposition of Imperialism within America. The speech has since been entitled Flag of an Empire.

Learn how the ideas of Christians and Muslims being divided influence our thinking of the Ottoman empire. What happened at the gates of Vienna?<br/>
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 2

Learn about the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how interpretations are very important?<br/>
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4

Why did we grow up thinking east and west were completely separate from each other in the ancient world? How has nomadic tribes influenced the ancient world at this time as well?

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This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Portugal.

Some of us know that Dracula actually existed, but hardly anyone knows his biography. Vlad Tepesz was the ruler of Wallachia and a fierce enemy of the Ottoman Empire. His nickname originated from his most favorite form of punishment -...

What happened around the time of all the confrontations between the Byzantine and Persian superpowers?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 5