How the Greeks Changed the World (in 40 seconds)

Baghdad was born from a precise plan: apparently, the city was designed as round, and was located in an advantageous position, intersecting an important trade route.

As the Maya civilization neared its collapse, warfare became more intense and brutal in some regions, with some cities being destroyed and elites massacred. Evidence from sites like Kiuic and Aguateca shows that violence overwhelmed...

In this episode, we meet Nefertiti, one of the most famous queens of ancient Egypt. Known for her beauty and strength, Nefertiti ruled alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, during a time of big changes. Together, they introduced a...

Discover the fascinating world of cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems in human history. Developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago, cuneiform was used to record laws, trade, literature, and more....

Annette Gordon-Reed, a professor at Harvard University, wrote a groundbreaking book in the 1990s examining the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at Monticello. Initially interested in how...

Roberta Senechal de la Roche, a retired historian and sociologist from Washington and Lee University, specialized in studying collective violence. Her first major publication, originally titled The Sociogenesis of a Race Riot, was later...

This video explores the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the mysterious Copper Scroll, shedding light on their historical significance and the treasures they may hold. It delves into the origins of Christianity and Judaism through...

Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 1: The Torah

This video is answering the question of when did people learn to read Hieroglyphs.

Oldest Qur'an Manuscripts

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From prehistory through modern-day occurrences, history offers some pretty fascinating stories and information. It also, as often as not, leaves observers wanting more. Simply put, history is full of questions - and Redditors want...

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Explore the remarkable cave paintings of Lascaux, discovered by four teenage boys in 1940. These 20,000-year-old Paleolithic artworks reveal the artistic skill of early humans and offer a glimpse into their lives and beliefs. Learn...

This influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word. Inspired by ancient bronze and jade iconography detailing the face of a bulging-eyed, gapping-mouthed beast, the Taotie creature is both mysterious and...

Histomap of Religion by John B. Sparks

QMUL historian Miri Rubin relates her initial misgivings about her translation of the notorious antisemitic work of Thomas of Monmouth becoming a "classic."

Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) relates a formative insight that she received as a student from the eminent Byzantist Alexander Kazhdan about how to properly look at what makes a "great civilization."

This video explores five fun facts about Hieroglyphs.

My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson

00:00 Intro 1:42 Contents 6:22 Authorship and Date 7:57 Manuscript History 10:52 Christian Usage of Text 12:54 What happened to it?

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