Curated Video
The Road to Athenian Democracy
What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Zoroastrianism
What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5
Mazz Media
Acropolis
This live-action video program is about the word Acropolis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Acropolis through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Ancient Lights Media
Nepal
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Nepal.
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be Egyptian Royalty
What was everyday life like for Egyptian royals? In a word: busy. Though they lived in the lap of luxury and enjoyed a standard of living that most other ancient Egyptians didn't, Egyptian royalty generally didn't have much downtime.
60 Second Histories
Maya building techniques
This short video explains some of the building techniques and the tools the Ancient Maya used
5 Minutes English
Ancient Mesopotamia | 5 MINUTES
The story of writing, astronomy and law begins in one place: Mesopotamia, also called the “Cradle of Civilization” and located in modern Iraq and Kuwait. Get to know the Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization in 5 Minutes...
Religion for Breakfast
Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China
In this episode we examine the topic: Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China
Mediacorp
Rescuing and Rehabilitating Street Dogs in Thailand
This video shows the incredible transformation of stray dogs found in Phuket and how numbers have not only reduced but utilizing the skills the dogs hold. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 3/8
Ancient Lights Media
Japan: Culture
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at some of Japan's unique cultural elements.
60 Second Histories
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
An Egyptian priest explains what hieroglyphics are, who reads and writes and how the pictures were carved into stone as well as written on papyrus.
Cerebellum
The Human Body Musculoskeletal - The Skull
This first part of The Human Body series examines the structure of our skeleton and the function of our muscles. Viewers learn how our bones provide the rigid support necessary to hold any position, while our joints give us the...
Ancient Lights Media
India: History
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.
Bridgeman Arts
Holy of Holies, Winter Palace and people eating among shrines. Beijing, China 1920s
Clip 3 from the 1920s film 'China's Forbidden City' about Peking (Beijing) in China. The screen journal of a camera man's visit to the Imperial City of Beijing. Palace grounds with ornate walks and loitering places (arches, bridges)....
Bridgeman Arts
Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, marble barge and monuments in Beijing, China, 1920s
Clip 2 from the 1920s film 'China's Forbidden City' about Peking (Beijing) in China. The screen journal of a camera man's visit to the Imperial City of Beijing. The Temple of Heaven, Altar of Heaven, Summer Palace, marble barge and...
British Movietone
GRECIAN TEMPLE UNEARTHED - ITALY
A Grecian temple to Neptune and Ceres has just been unearthed at Paestum on Italy's coast, 25 miles south of Salerno. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
REPORTER BECOMES PRIEST
The initiation of a Buddhist priest begins with a procession round a Pagoda Temple. In Phnom-Penh in Cambodia, the initiate is Mr Robert Bazler, a special correspondent sent by United Press to cover the recent coronation of the new King...
Bridgeman Arts
Bahrain 1960s - Ras Al Qala'a excavation. Cleaning findings. Expert assembles pieces of pottery. Potter at the wheel.
Clip 8 from French language film about Bahrain in the 1960s. Archeologists at Ras Al Qala'a archaeological site. Ruins. A camp / settlement to allow excavation under portuguese ruins. Sieving / Sifting soils, local arabic people cleaning...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Buddhism thrives as China relaxes religious policy
VOICED: Buddhism thrives as China relaxes religious policy
Curated Video
RR7239B INDIA: THE UNTOUCHABLES - CUTS
1. ws crowd milling in crowded market street
2. vs flower and insense sellers, for temple offerings
3. ms monk praying
4. mcu old man sitting cross-legged
5. ms doorway, men and women in and out, possibly a temple
6. ms boys drinking...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Chequebook Buddhism offers Thais stairway to heaven
In deeply religious Thailand, monks have long been revered
Curated Video
RR7526B EGYPT: SAVING THE PHILAE TEMPLES
The job of moving the Philae temples to their new site
above the waters of the lake behind the Aswan Dam
begins soon. This report examines the tasks involved
in getting the temples ready for the move, and looks
back at the massive...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Tourist boom puts Cambodia's famed treasures at risk
VOICED: Tourist boom puts Cambodia's famed treasures at risk
Curated Video
World's first human rights declaration from 539 BC on show
AP Television
Washington, DC - 7 March, 2013
1. Various of clay Cyrus Cylinder from ancient Babylon, described as the world's first human rights declaration
2. SOUNDBITE (English) John Curtis, Keeper of Special Middle East Projects,...