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Ancient Mesopotamia | 5 MINUTES
The story of writing, astronomy and law begins in one place: Mesopotamia, also called the “Cradle of Civilization” and located in modern Iraq and Kuwait. Get to know the Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization in 5 Minutes...
National Geographic
Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic
Ancient Mesopotamia proved that fertile land and the knowledge to cultivate it was a fortuitous recipe for wealth and civilization. Learn how this "land between two rivers" became the birthplace of the world's first cities, advancements...
Independent Producers
U.S. Military Preserves Historic Sites in Ancient Mesopotamia
War time chaos often puts cultural heritage at risk with looting and pillaging of historic artifacts. This radio story tells of an unusual partnership between two groups: the military and archaeologists. They are working together to...
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...
Crash Course
Floods in the Ancient Near East: Crash Course World Mythology
This week on Crash Course mythology, Mike is talking to you about floods. You may have heard the story of Noah and the Ark from the Bible, but that is not the only deluge story humans tell. It's a common thing across culture. You could...
Bedtime History
The Epic of Gilgamesh | Mesopotamia
Travel back to ancient Mesopotamia to hear one of the oldest stories ever written—the Epic of Gilgamesh! In this episode, we’ll follow Gilgamesh, a strong and powerful king, as he goes on a journey to find friendship, wisdom, and the...
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
Ancient Cities for Kids: Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and Yellow River Valley
Step back in time to explore the origins of civilization in this captivating history episode, as we delve into the first cities of the ancient world. From the bustling streets of Mesopotamia to the meticulously planned grid layout of...
Curated Video
History of Mermaids and Mermen for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we dive into the enchanting history of mermaids, mythical sea creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries. Mermaids, depicted as half-human, half-fish beings, appear in folklore across various cultures,...
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
The History and Making of Dried Fruit
An ancient Mesopotamian recipe for dried fruit is believed to be one of the first ever written recipes! Learn about dried fruit culture from ancient times and ways to make dried fruit today.
Crash Course
Pantheons of the Ancient Mediterranean: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta begins our unit on pantheons, which are families of gods. We further define pantheons and talk about why they're important. Then, we discuss pantheons from the myths of the ancient Mediterranean, starting with...
Bedtime History
Ziggurats for Kids | Babylon
What are ziggurats, and why did ancient people build them? In this video, we explore these giant, step-shaped temples found in ancient Mesopotamia. Learn how ziggurats were made from mud bricks and stacked in layers to reach toward the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Vampires: Folklore, fantasy and fact - Michael Molina
The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. So, how did we arrive at the popular image we know, love and fear today? And...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of history's first empire | Soraya Field Fiorio
History's first empire rose out of a hot, dry landscape, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its inhabitants built the world's first cities, with monumental architecture and...
Curated Video
History of Toys and Toy Making for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting history of toys and the art of toy making. From ancient civilizations to modern-day marvels, explore how toys have evolved through the ages, reflecting the societies and technologies...
TED-Ed
The epic of Gilgamesh, the king who tried to conquer death | Soraya Field Fiorio
In 1849, in the ancient city of Nineveh in Iraq, archaeologists sifted through dusty remains, hoping to find records to prove that Bible stories were true. What they found instead was a 4,000-year-old story inscribed on crumbling clay...
CuriosaMente
¿Quién inventó el ABECEDARIO?- CuriosaMente 211
¿Cuál es el origen de las letras que usamos todos los días? ¿Hau diferentes tipos de alfabetos? The history of writing has evolved over time. It began with symbols, numbers, and pictograms in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Georg...
Curated Video
Mesopotamian Gods Family Tree
In this video, the presenter introduces the ancient Mesopotamian gods and their stories. He explains that while there are no definitive versions of these stories, some of them may sound familiar. The video covers the creation of the...
TED-Ed
Who Was the World's First Author?
Believe it or not, the world's first author was a woman! A short, illustrated video tells the story of Enheduanna, a Sumerian princess, priestess, and poet who is credited as being the first author.
Crash Course
Greeks and Persians
Considering the evolution of democracy and civilization to this day, is there any reason to believe the Persians should have defeated the Greeks in the Persian War? Why could the legacy of Ancient Greece be considered "profoundly...
Crash Course
Crash Course World Mythology #16: Floods in the Ancient Near East
This video focuses on floods in the ancient Near East. You have heard the story of Noah and the Ark from the Bible, but that is not the only deluge story humans tell. It's a common thing across cultures. You could say the study of...