The year is 1249 CE. King Louis IX is sailing the Nile, threatening to overthrow the sultan and capture Egypt. Egypt's commanders ask the sultan's wife, Shajar Al-Durr, to report this news to the injured sultan. But they don't know the...

We use seismographs to record the time, location and magnitude of earthquakes as they happen. But in the last three decades, a new field of study has emerged that is learning to track these details about earthquakes of old using the...

It's 1631. Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, is giving birth to their 14th child. A healthy girl is born, but Mumtaz dies soon after. Sobbing uncontrollably, the emperor decides to build a tomb worthy of his queen: a...

Dingling Tomb, the Mausoleum of Emperor Wanli, is a key site among the 13 Ming Tombs near Beijing. Completed in 1590, it features an Underground Palace with five chambers and reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about the afterlife. The...

Afaq Khoja Mausoleum in Kashgar, China, is a key historical site along the Silk Road. It marks the burial place of Afaq Khoja, a notable 17th-century Sufi leader. The mausoleum features impressive Islamic architecture, including a large...

Samarkand, (or Samarqand), one of the oldest cities on Uzbekistan's Silk Road, boasts stunning landmarks like The Registan's three madrassas, the grand Bibi Khanym Mosque, and the Shah-I-Zinda Necropolis, a revered pilgrimage site. With...

AJ MAHAL INDIA S TAJ MAHAL, IS ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST UNFORGETTABLE SIGHTS. FOR NEARLY 400 YEARS IT S ENCHANTED VISITORS TO THE CITY OF AGRA, WITH ITS MARBLED DOMES AND EXQUISITE PROPORTIONS.

The idea for a consolidated list of wonderful man-made monuments came from writers in the ancient world. For example, Antipater of Sidon, a Greek writer from the 100s BCE, wrote a poem celebrating some of the known world's most...

Discovering India:To finish off this trip we'll go to India, play a little Cricket, walk through the majestic Taj Mahal, and visit the Holi festival, a party of color and joy like no other.

Discover the story behind the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Learn about the stunning white marble architecture, intricate carvings, and the lasting legacy of this iconic symbol of...

To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...

This video delves into the etymology of the word "monument," exploring its historical origins and evolution in meaning, particularly within the context of its usage in Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The analysis...

This video is answering the question of what is The Taj Mahal.

Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of...

In this video we explore the Taj Mahal and the wonderful story behind it.

Welcome to our educational video on Tunis, the captivating capital of Tunisia. Join us as we embark on a virtual tour through the city's ancient Medina, uncovering its rich history, architectural wonders, and vibrant culture.

Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, built the huge Terracotta Army to protect him in the afterlife. An elaborate tomb complex in Xi'an, the city-size compound came equipped with everything the emperor would require in the...