In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John...

In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John...

The first era of Indian civilization that left a written record behind is known as “Vedic” because it produced the Vedas, which is Sanskrit for “knowledge”. These are the earliest works composed in Sanskrit and the oldest texts of...

Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, is located in Iran's Fars province and remains one of the most impressive palace complexes in the world, showcasing the grandeur of the first Persian Empire from the sixth to...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the importance of the Book of Esther and how she can be seen as both a victim and a victor in her story. Key learning points: - The Book of Esther was written at a time when many Jews were living in exile as...

Who was Cyrus the Great, and why is he remembered thousands of years later? This video introduces kids to the founder of the Persian Empire, known for his fairness, smart leadership, and a famous ancient document some call the first...

Meet Alexander the Great, one of the most famous leaders in history! Born in ancient Macedonia, Alexander became king at just 20 years old. In this episode, we’ll learn how he led his army across Europe, Egypt, and Asia, creating one of...

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...

This video explores the unique city-states of ancient Greece, highlighting key places like Sparta and Athens. Learn how these independent regions developed their own governments, cultures, and customs, with Athens being the birthplace...

This video recounts the Battle of Daraa, a significant conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire in the 6th century. It highlights the strategic preparations and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the...

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Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...

Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...

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

Alexander III of Macedon succeeded his father at the young age of 20, becoming the King of the ancient Kingdom of Macedon. He spent most of his years as king conducting military campaigns, particularly against the rival of his life, the...

Genghis Khan, Alexander The Great, Queen Victoria... only a handful of people can claim to have held the world in their hands. These are the ten empires that came so close to owning the Earth.

Learn more about the life of Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king and general who conquered the Persian empire.

Historian Tom Holland shares his fascination at how the events of ancient history can resonate in the modern world. The author of Islam: The Untold Story talks to Dan Snow about the birth of this rich and sophisticated civilisation,...

Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...