Economics Explained
The Economy of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was amongst the first major human civilizations in existence. Outside of being genuinely fascinating the economy of ancient Egypt is enlightening to really pull apart because it represents an economy in it’s most basic...
Professor Dave Explains
Ancient Egypt Part 1: The Old Kingdom (3000 – 2000 BCE)
One of the most famous civilizations in antiquity is that of Ancient Egypt. Everyone knows about pharaohs and pyramids, but there is so much to learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled this land, and how this society evolved over...
The Guardian
Egyptians divided over appointment of new prime minister
Egyptians divided over appointment of new prime minister Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD Egyptians react to the appointment of Hazem el-Beblawi as the interim prime minister of Egypt's transitional government....
The Guardian
Clashes in Alexandria after peaceful protests by Egyptians turn sour
Clashes in Alexandria after peaceful protests by Egyptians turn sour Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD Police and anti-government protesters, who want the removal of Mohamed Morsi, clash in several cities despite a...
TED Talks
TED: Let's design social media that drives real change | Wael Ghonim
Wael Ghonim helped touch off the Arab Spring in his home of egypt ... by setting up a simple Facebook page. As he reveals, once the revolution spilled onto the streets, it turned from hopeful to messy, then ugly and heartbreaking. And...
The Daily Conversation
Cairo Egypt: Largest City in the Middle East
Cairo, Egypt, is one of the world’s oldest and largest cities, growing for thousands of years along the Nile River. While it has a rich history and culture, modern Cairo struggles with overcrowding, poor housing, and climate change,...
Curated Video
Women threatened by 'Republic of Fear' in Egypt
Women of different backgrounds have increased their participation in Egypt's political life, but face violence at the hands of the current military government. Dr Maha Azzam tells Thomson Reuters Foundation that protesters of both sexes...
The Guardian
Egypt: US and Middle East react to day of violence
Egypt: US and Middle East react to day of violence Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD US secretary of state John Kerry condemns violence throughout Egypt on Wednesday. 'Egyptians inside and outside the government...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why did people wear powdered wigs? | Stephanie Honchell Smith
Wigs date at least as far back as ancient Egypt, where well-regarded hairdressers crafted them into intricate styles. And under certain ancient Roman dynasties, women’s wigs became particularly ornate. Yet it wasn’t until Louis XIII...
Step Back History
A Brief History of Sudan(s)
The youngest country on earth is South Sudan. In 2011 they broke off from Sudan into their own country. However, the story of the youngest country has ancient roots, and many of us don’t really give this region the time of day. So, for...
Crash Course
Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History
We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of...
Mr. Beat
The Suez Crisis (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.
Ancient Lights Media
Palestine
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Palestine.
Curated Video
The English Civil War | Compilation | Horrible Histories
Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribe Visit our website: horrible-histories.co.uk The English Civil War had Roundheads (government supporters) fighting against Cavaliers (supporters of the King)...
Curated Video
Al Capone's Downtown Threat Song | Heroic Heroes and Villainous Villains | Horrible Histories
When prohibition is introduced to America in 1919, Chicago gangster Al Capone and his men find a way around the law, and when the government drown in drink, Capone has a different kind mission. Subscribe for more Horrible History:...
Curated Video
Mambo No. 10 | Holly H Song Special | Horrible Histories
Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribe Visit our website: horrible-histories.co.uk Queen Victoria had ten different Prime Ministers heading up twenty different governments during her reign. But can...
Curated Video
F-F-F-Founding Fathers SONG | Holly H Song Special | Horrible Histories
Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribe Visit our website: horrible-histories.co.uk Meet America's Founding Fathers - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin and...
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
Julius Caesar 3.2 Discussion: Rome, the First Mega City
This video highlights the dramatic population growth of ancient Rome, which reached one million inhabitants due to massive rural-to-urban migration and the influx of cheap grain from Egypt. This demographic explosion transformed Rome...
Curated Video
“Our future and dreams have been taken”: Yazidi slave survivor urges leaders to act
A young Yazidi survivor of slavery is in the UK urging British lawmakers and lawyers today to help free the thousands of women and girls that remain captive at the hands of Islamic State militants in northern Iraq. Nadia Murad Basee...
Curated Video
The British Museum: a Trove of Controversial Collections
The British Museum, established in 1753, is a renowned cultural institution housing a vast collection of ancient treasures from around the world. With millions of items, including Egyptian antiquities and European classical artifacts,...
TED-Ed
The Pharaoh That Wouldn't Be Forgotten
Why, 20 years after the death of Egyptian pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut, did people attempt to erase her memory from Egyptian history? Gain insight into ancient Egyptian culture and how a female monarch was viewed with this...
Be Smart
How Many Heartbeats Do We Get?
On average, your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. The narrator of this short video discusses how important the heart has been across cultures, from mummification to its relationship in love. He then discusses the heart rate and the...