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...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Who was the world's first author? - Soraya Field Fiorio
4,300 years ago in ancient Sumer, the most powerful person in the city of Ur was banished to wander the vast desert. Her name was Enheduanna, and by the time of her exile, she had written forty-two hymns and three epic poems— and Sumer...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillips
Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence comes from 7,000 BCE in China, where residue in clay pots has revealed that people were making an alcoholic beverage from fermented rice,...
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...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Paul S. Kindstedt: A brie(f) history of cheese
Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization. Today, the world produces...
Crash Course
Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History
In which John presents Mesopotamia, and the early civilizations that arose around the Fertile Crescent. Topics covered include the birth of territorial kingdoms, empires, Neo-Assyrian torture tactics, sacred marriages, ancient labor...
Curated Video
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Curated Video
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 2/2) Belisarius' Tactical Master Class
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 2/2) Belisarius' Tactical Master Class
Curated Video
A Journey Through India's Ancient History
The history of India is deeply intertwined with its geography, particularly in the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers, where the heart of ancient Indian civilization thrived. Despite the passage of time, these lands continue...
Curated Video
The Origins and Power of Writing: Unraveling Human Communication
Explore the fascinating journey of writing, from its ancient roots in Mesopotamia to its evolution into the complex systems we use today. Learn how the invention of writing was driven by practical needs such as trade and how it...
Curated Video
Unearthing the Significance of the Jiroft Civilization
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...
Curated Video
The Battle of Daraa: Belisarius and the Byzantine-Persian Conflict
This video recounts the Battle of Daraa, a significant conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire in the 6th century. It highlights the strategic preparations and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the...
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
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Is Tiamat the Queen of Monsters? The Mesopotamian Creation Story
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and stories surrounding the story of Tiamat
Two Minute Music Theory
Music in Mesopotamia
The history of music in Mesopotamia in the ancient world
Ancient Lights Media
Iraq
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Iran.
Religion for Breakfast
The Archaeology of Ancient Magic
My research as an apprentice-scholar of religion is ancient Greco-Roman magic. Many people do not realize that archaeologists have discovered hundreds of ancient objects that attest to the ubiquity of magic in ancient daily life.
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.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
What is the Leviathan? - (Exploring the Gargantuan Biblical Monster of the Sea)
Today we take a look at a gargantuan mythical monster of the sea that has appeared in cultures all around the world. A creature so terrifying humanity is powerless to stop it, the creature is of course the Leviathan.
Jabzy
Early Arab Conquests - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Early Arab Conquests
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
Civilizacion
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la palabra Civilizacion. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion por el estudiante de la palabra Civilizacion mediante el uso de secuencias de video,...
Professor Dave Explains
The History of Olive Oil Part 1: From the Ancients to Today
We all love olive oil! It's great for cooking, it's great for snacking, especially with fresh bread, it's just the best. Where did it come from? Most people know that it is quite ancient, but where did it come from precisely, and what...