SciShow
Know Your Scientists Archaeology or Paleontology
How do you make an archaeologist really mad, really fast? Ask her if she’s found any dinosaurs. SciShow helps you Know Your Scientists by explaining the many differences between archaeology and paleontology, and how they’re each awesome...
TED Talks
The hidden history found in your teeth | Carolyn Freiwald
Your teeth carry secrets: centuries of history about your ancestors, from where they lived to what they ate and where they traveled. Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas -- from Mayan...
Crash Course
Indus Valley Civilization Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be...
SciShow Kids
Solving Mysteries with Archaeologists!
Learn all about archaeologists: the scientists who solve the great mysteries of human history!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Did Ancient Troy really exist? - Einav Zamir Dembin
When Homer's Iliad was first written down in the eighth century BCE, the story of the Trojan war was already an old one. From existing oral tradition, audiences knew the tales of the long siege, the duels outside the city walls, and the...
SciShow
When Did Modern Behavior Evolve?
Scientists often use the phrase “anatomically modern humans” to describe the point when our ancient ancestors looked like us. But when did humans become behaviorally modern?
Crash Course
Ancient Games: Crash Course Games
From the ancient Egyptian game of Senet to the Aztec's Patolli, games have been played since the beginning of civilization. Today, your host Andre Meadows is going to take a look at a few of these games, including some that are actually...
SciShow
What Science Has Taught Us About Stonehenge
Over the years, lots of explanations have been proposed as the origin of Stonehenge, including lost technologies, outright magic, and — of course — aliens. What do we actually know about this prehistoric mystery?
Professor Dave Explains
Old World Archeology Part 1: The Western World
The first place that human civilization truly began was Ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. This was followed by Egypt, Greece, and many others. How did these regions develop through to the...
Curated Video
Foreign Eggheads: Pointy-Skulled Women Were Immigrant Brides
Mysterious women with egg-shaped skulls found in medieval, Bavarian graves weren't locals, but rather immigrant brides.
Curated Video
A lost ship filled with gold found in the middle of a desert. Lost for almost 500 years
The discovery of a ship that disappeared five hundred years ago and was found in a desert in southwest Africa with gold coins aboard has been one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent years. The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus)...
Curated Video
Stonehenge 2.0 Found?!
Archaeologists in the Netherlands have unearthed a 4,500-year-old sanctuary whose earthen mounds align with the sun on solstices and equinoxes. And, just like Stonehenge, the sanctuary was also used for burials and rituals.
Curated Video
Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath Cusco
Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath CuscoSource: Various
Curated Video
Archaeologists shocked by mystery building complex found by luck
Archaeologists shocked by mystery building complex found by luckSource: The Independent
Bedtime History
Valley of the Kings | Ancient Egypt
Discover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, an ancient burial site in Egypt where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. In this video, we explore famous tombs like those of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, and look at...
Bedtime History
Maya Civilization
Step into the world of the Maya, a powerful civilization known for its amazing cities, towering pyramids, and deep knowledge of the stars. The Maya built beautiful temples, invented one of the earliest writing systems, and created a...
Bedtime History
Indus River Valley Civilization
Explore the fascinating world of the Indus River Valley Civilization—one of the earliest and most advanced ancient civilizations in human history. In this easy-to-understand video, you'll learn about the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and...
Bedtime History
The Lost City of Pompeii | Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
In this episode, we visit the ancient city of Pompeii and learn how it was frozen in time by a powerful volcano. Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, covering the city in ash and rock. We’ll explore what life was like in Pompeii before the...
Professor Dave Explains
Excavation at Archeological Sites
With some background information covered, we can now begin to learn about archeological excavation. What goes on at a dig? How do they work? There's more to it than you think, so let's take a look!
Professor Dave Explains
Ethics in Archeology
Archeological excavation is an inherently destructive process. And for a long time, archeology was practiced unethically. One egregious practice was the taking of human remains from communities who did not want to be disturbed. Good...
Professor Dave Explains
Archeological Features (Structures, Hearths, Middens)
Moving on from artifacts, let's take a look at archeological features. Features are immovable objects such as the remains of houses, walls, or pyramids. What kinds of structures do we look for and how do we identify them? Of particular...
Professor Dave Explains
Archeological Surveys
Before archeologists can excavate a site, they need to know where to dig. Surveys are the techniques used to find these places. What are the techniques used in archeological survey, as well as the technologies? What is LiDAR and how is...