SciShow
How Ancient Babylonians Predicted Eclipses
There's an eclipse coming up in April of 2024! You'd think it takes a lot of modern technology for us to know about it, but it turns out that humans have been able to predict eclipses for nearly three thousand years. And we've been using...
MinuteEarth
Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying
Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses, leading to remarkably accurate predictions and helping invent the science of astronomy.
Crash Course
Serpents and Dragons: Crash Course World Mythology #38
This week, Mike is teaching you about the most mythic of mythological creatures: Dragons. Cultures across the world (and across Westeros) tell stories of dragons, and their power to destroy, their power to prop up kings, and their power...
TED Talks
Neil MacGregor: 2600 years of history in one object
A clay cylinder covered in Akkadian cuneiform script, damaged and broken, the Cyrus Cylinder is a powerful symbol of religious tolerance and multi-culturalism. In this enthralling talk Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum,...
TED-Ed
A day in the life of an ancient Babylonian business mogul | Soraya Field Fiorio
It's 1762 BCE. As dawn breaks in the Babylonian city of Sippar, Beltani— a priestess and businesswoman— receives an urgent visit from her brother. He makes a troubling accusation: her tavern keeper has been undermining the business...
Curated Video
Adam & Eve Bible Story
Howcast - Learn about the Bible story of Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.
Curated Video
What Is the Book of Isaiah in the Bible?
Howcast - Learn about the Book of Isaiah in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.
Curated Video
Hanging Gardens of Babylon |Mesopotamia
Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon really exist? In this video, we explore the mystery and legend behind one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Learn what ancient writers said about these amazing gardens—said to be built high on...
Curated Video
Cyrus the Great for Kids | Persian Empire
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...
Bedtime History
Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon | Mesopotamia
Meet Nebuchadnezzar II, one of the most famous kings of ancient Babylon! In this episode, we’ll learn about how he built grand temples, towering walls, and maybe even the Hanging Gardens—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World....
Curated Video
Babylonian Empire for Kids | Mesopotamia
Travel back to ancient Mesopotamia and discover the mighty Babylonian Empire! In this episode, you’ll learn about King Hammurabi, who created one of the world’s first written law codes. We’ll explore the city of Babylon, with its...
Professor Dave Explains
The Indo-European World Part 2: Persian Empires – Achaemenid, Parthian, Sasanian (600 BCE – 600 CE)
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...
Curated Video
The Science and History of Soap: How it Cleans and Protects
In this video, the teacher explains the science behind soap and how it cleans our skin. They discuss how soap is made from fatty acids and salt, and how it emulsifies to mix with water and remove dirt and grime from our skin. The teacher...
Weird History
Most Important Cities In History and Why They Fell
In ancient times, the most powerful and influential cities in the world were located primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Places like Alexandria, Jericho, and Carthage once were thought to be as influential or powerful as...
Curated Video
The War in Heaven
What happens when angels and demons battle in heaven? Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have a story of cosmic conflict—some depict all-out war, while others are more courtroom drama. Their differences give us insight on each faith's...
Curated Video
How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many...
Curated Video
The Mystery and History of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were a breathtaking feat of engineering and beauty. Located in Iraq, these gardens were built by the son of King Hammurabi for his homesick wife, featuring...
Curated Video
Ohne Risiko kein Lernen - Die eigene Haut riskieren
Ohne Risiko kein Lernen - Die eigene Haut riskieren
Curated Video
The Messiah 500 Years Before Christ | The Life & Times of Cyrus the Great
The Messiah 500 Years Before Christ | The Life & Times of Cyrus the Great
Step Back History
What is the Rastafarian Religion?
For years I have heard about the existence of Rastafari. Like many, I knew it was popular in Jamaica, had a special relationship with marijuana, and refers to something in Ethiopia. What I found was a simultaneously old and young...
Curated Video
Babylon, VI century BC
Wanna know what techniques, innovations, and different elements emerged in Mesopotamia - Time measurement, movement of light.... and How?
Curated Video
Skin in the Game: The Importance of Symmetry of Risk and Return
This video discusses the economic and ethical principle of "skin in the game," which suggests that those who stand to gain from an activity should also be at risk of losing when things go wrong. The video provides historical examples of...