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Exploring the Aegean Region in Turkey: Ephesus, Bodrum, and More
Explore the breathtaking Aegean Region of Turkey, known for its stunning coastlines, rich ancient history, and vibrant local culture. In this video, we take you through the highlights of Turkey’s Aegean coast, from the ancient ruins of...
Epic History TV
The Rise of Venice: Queen of the Adriatic
Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...
60 Second Histories
Women in the Olympic Games
This short video explains the role of Women in the Olympic Games and mentions their own Heraia games.
60 Second Histories
An Ancient Greek Marketplace
An Ancient Greek farmer explains all the things to see and do on a busy trip to market.
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Turkey, Ancient City Pergamon
Pergamon was an ancient city located in the Anatolia region, approximately 25 kilometres from the Aegean Sea in present-day Bergama, Izmir Province of Turkey. Xenophon provides the earliest surviving documentary mention of Pergamon....
Archaia Historia
A Brief History of Greek Colonisation
In this episode we will have a general look at the Greek Archaic Age of discovery and colonisation.
60 Second Histories
Trade & Money in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what bartering is and looks at the emergence of money and coinage due to trade.
60 Second Histories
Religion in Ancient Greece
A priestess talks through some of the Greek gods and how they were worshipped, in particular Athena and the Parthenon
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Who were the Ancient Greeks?
This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
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Ancient Greek gods
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
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Farming in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what life is like on a farm in Ancient Greece, the terraces they farm on and food they grow and eat
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the events
This short video describes the different types of sporting events held at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
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Family Life for Men in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a man's view of life in Ancient Greece, his position as head of the household and his values
60 Second Histories
Family Life for Women in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a middle-class woman's view of life in Ancient Greece
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Trade in Ancient Greece
A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.
60 Second Histories
Democracy in Ancient Greece
A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - how they started
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the athletes
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
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Refugees rescued off coast of Greece
13 plucked from rough seas as dinghy takes on water
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Refugees rescued after boat sinks in Aegean Sea
Survivors, victims wash up on Turkish shores
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Greece switches its biggest islands to mainland electricity grid
Diesel power generators are being switched off in the Aegean in a move that aims to lower costs and carbon emissions, in line with Greece's renewable energy target for 2030.
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Greece to extend territorial waters amid Turkey tensions
The move is an apparent show of strength as it prepares to resume talks with Turkey on agreeing to the limits of their continental shelves.
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At least 4 killed as 7.0 magnitude quake shakes Turkey
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the west coast of Turkey and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing several buildings in Turkey's Izmir province.