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Professor Dave Explains
Ancient Egypt Part 1: The Old Kingdom (3000 – 2000 BCE)
One of the most famous civilizations in antiquity is that of Ancient Egypt. Everyone knows about pharaohs and pyramids, but there is so much to learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled this land, and how this society evolved over...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 4: The Phoenicians (1500 – 100 BCE)
We've talked about the Israelites at great length, but just next door in the northern part of Canaan was an incredible group of people known as the Phoenicians. What is their origin? What are they famous for? Let's find out!
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 3: Second Temple Judaism (500 BCE – 100 CE)
Continuing with our study of the Israelites, we reach the period known as Second Temple Judaism. This is because the Israelites were permitted to return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon and reconstruct their temple. This is also the...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 2: The Israelite Monarchy (1000 – 500 BCE)
Continuing with the Israelites, let's examine the Israelite monarchy, which according to scripture began with Saul, who was followed by David, and Solomon. What can we say about these figures and this time period? How did the monarchy...
Professor Dave Explains
The Indo-European World Part 2: Persian Empires – Achaemenid, Parthian, Sasanian (600 BCE – 600 CE)
Continuing with the Indo-European world, it's time to check out the Persian empires, of which there were several. The ones we will examine here are the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian empires, which rose and fell as regions were lost...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 1: The Canaanites and Israelites (2000 – 1000 BCE)
We've covered the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other nearby areas. Now it's time to cover the earliest known civilizations in the region known as Canaan, so we will be looking at the Canaanites and Israelites. The...
Great Big Story
RJ Rappaport, mastering the art of legal prop money for Hollywood
Discover how RJ Rappaport creates authentic, legal prop money for top film, TV, and music video productions.
Great Big Story
The lasting allure of powdered wigs
Uncover the surprising history of powdered wigs, from syphilis remedies to aristocratic fashion statements.
Weird History
Charles II - The King With the Wilder Love Life Than Henry VIII
Charles II of England - the so-called "Merry Monarch" - had a legendary love life. His mistresses were visible, integral members of his court. Stories of their affairs with the king, and their rivalries with each other, have echoed...
Makematic
English Explorers
Explorers like John Cabot, Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake played pivotal roles in England's exploration of North America, laying the foundations for settlements that would ultimately dispossess countless Indigenous Peoples.
Makematic
Jamestown
In 1607, settlers founded Jamestown, the first English colony in North America. Its emphasis on democracy influenced the founding principles of the United States.
Makematic
The End of the Revolutionary War
What did the United States look like after the Revolution? Discover how economic, governmental and social challenges in the post-war period led to lasting reforms that fulfilled the promise of independence.
Makematic
Independence Day
The Fourth of July marks the transformation of the 13 colonies into a free and independent United States.
The Business Professor
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic, to fully autocratic,...
The Business Professor
Autocracy
Autocracy is a system of government in which absolute power is held by the ruler, known as an autocrat. It includes most forms of monarchy and dictatorship, while it is contrasted with democracy and feudalism. Various definitions of...
Curated Video
Anglo-Saxon Kings Family Tree | England's "Dark Ages" 410 - 927 CE
Anglo-Saxon Kings Family Tree | England's "Dark Ages" 410 - 927 CE
Curated Video
Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained
Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained