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What Karahan Tepe Tells Us About Ancient Civilization

3rd - Higher Ed
Researchers in Turkey are excavating at Karahan Tepe, which is believed to be much older than Gobekli Tepe, previously considered the oldest site. Karahan Tepe, with its T-shaped obelisks and animal carvings, suggests a prehistoric site...
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Curated Video

I WONDER - What Did Ancient Civilizations Think Thunder Was?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of what did Ancient civilizations think thunder was.
Instructional Video5:07
SciShow

An Unexpected Tool to Track Ancient Civilizations...Bacteria

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists have used a bacteria that commonly infects us to track how ancient humans spread to the Americas from Siberia. And other scientists have discovered a new species of hyrax in the forests of Africa by listening to their barks...
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Uncovering an Ancient Civilization in Ontario's McDonald Lake

3rd - Higher Ed
Divers working in the Halliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve in Ontario, Canada recently discovered a submerged, manmade ancient stone structure. This structure is estimated to be 5,000 to 10,000 years old, sparking theories of a...
Instructional Video9:34
Curated Video

Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video8:43
Crash Course

Indus Valley Civilization Crash Course World History

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video9:25
Curated Video

Ruins Off the Coast of Dwarka Revive Stories of an Ancient Kingdom

3rd - Higher Ed
According to Hindu legend, a mystical kingdom with 900 palaces made of gold was believed to have existed, with some claiming it to be located underwater off the coast of modern Dwarka, Western India. This ancient city, part of the Char...
Instructional Video10:08
Curated Video

Unearthing the Significance of the Jiroft Civilization

3rd - Higher Ed
The Konar Sandal archeological site in the Jiroft area of southeastern Iran, is a Bronze Age urban settlement revealed after flooding in 2001. This site has challenged conventional understanding of ancient civilizations, with some...
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

The Ancient Influence of Barley: From Beer to Religion

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the significant impact of barley on ancient civilizations and its enduring influence in modern times. From its role in the invention of beer to its use as currency, measurement, and religious symbolism, barley has...
Instructional Video4:35
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: How did ancient civilizations make ice cream? | Vivian Jiang

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Ice cream has a unique role in our world’s history, culture, and cravings. The first accounts of cold desserts date back to the first century, in civilizations including ancient Rome, Mughal India, and Tang Dynasty China. Yet the...
Instructional Video8:02
SciShow

What Took Down These Three Ancient Civilizations?

12th - Higher Ed
When it comes to piecing together what happened to civilizations that no longer exist, it can be challenging to solve the mystery. But research into Angkor, the Akkadian Empire, and even the Norse of Greenland, is helping us see that...
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Economics Explained

The Economy of Ancient Rome

9th - Higher Ed
Ancient Rome was perhaps the most significant ancient civilization to have existed throughout history, the empire lived for over 1000 years and in that time, it gave us the foundations for our modern society. Democracy, a court-based...
Instructional Video11:02
Weird History

How Artificial Sweetener May Have Ruined The Roman Empire

12th - Higher Ed
Ancient Rome was the greatest empire in the world - until it collapsed. Did lead exposure doom the empire? Recent research uncovered high levels of lead in Imperial Rome's drinking water, but that wasn't the most dangerous source of lead...
Instructional Video5:44
Curated Video

Discover the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

K - 5th
Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom in this video. Learn about the time when powerful pharaohs ruled, and massive pyramids like the Great Pyramid of Giza were built. Explore daily life along the Nile River, the...
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Exploring the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt: The Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Sphinx

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt through the iconic pyramids, tombs of pharaohs, and the enigmatic Sphinx. Unravel the secrets of life and death in this ancient civilization by exploring the intricately painted walls and artifacts...
Instructional Video9:49
SciShow

4 Ways Ancient Infrastructure Can Prepare Us for the Future

12th - Higher Ed
Ancient civilizations developed clever solutions to their unique challenges and environments, and learning from those engineers can help us build a greener world today.
Instructional Video4:22
TED Talks

Brandon Clifford: Architectural secrets of the world's ancient wonders

12th - Higher Ed
How did ancient civilizations move massive stones to build Stonehenge, the Pyramids and the Easter Island statues? In this quick, delightful talk, TED Fellow Brandon Clifford reveals some architectural secrets of the past and shows how...
Instructional Video11:55
Curated Video

Did the Maya Civilization Actually Collapse?

9th - Higher Ed
At the start of the 9th century, the Maya civilization went through a major crisis—cities were abandoned, kings lost power, and populations dropped sharply. This period, known as the Maya collapse, wasn’t the end of the Maya people, but...
Instructional Video3:43
Curated Video

Nile River Valley Civilization

3rd - Higher Ed
Nile River Valley Civilization examines how the Nile River Valley Civilization was able to flourish by analyzing the benefits of its location.
Instructional Video11:09
Curated Video

How Monte Albán Became a Center of Zapotec Civilization

9th - Higher Ed
Monte Albán, founded around 500 BCE, was built on a commanding mountaintop at the heart of the Valley of Oaxaca, offering spiritual prestige and strategic defensibility. Despite its challenging terrain, the city rapidly grew into the...
Instructional Video8:28
Curated Video

An Introduction to the History of Oaxaca and the Zapotec Civilization

9th - Higher Ed
The Mexican state of Oaxaca boasts a rich pre-Columbian history, having been one of the earliest regions in the Americas to domesticate crops and develop permanent settlements. It was home to the Zapotec civilization, who built urban...
Instructional Video2:02
60 Second Histories

Who were the Ancient Greeks?

K - 5th
This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
Instructional Video1:48
60 Second Histories

Who were the Ancient Egyptians?

K - 5th
A Victorian Egyptologist explains who the Egyptians were, when the era began and key points about this amazing civilization.
Instructional Video10:07
Curated Video

Ancient Societies of the Amazon

3rd - Higher Ed
Recent research in Brazil has unveiled significant archaeological discoveries, including an ancient megalithic observatory and extensive geoglyphs. These findings suggest that, centuries ago, the Amazon was home to sophisticated...

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