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...
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world's surface and 458 million...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Babylon | The Life & Times of Hammurabi
We're going way back for this one, before Classical History, before the Iron Age, all the way back to the Bronze Age! Talkin' about the First Babylonian Empire, and how Hammurabi made it the greatest empire Mesopotamia had ever seen, and...
5 Minutes English
Indus Valley Civilization | 5 MINUTES
The Indus River Valley Civilization was one of the main early Eastern civilizations, and of the most widespread. At its peak, its 1000+ cities spanned a huge area stretching from modern Afghanistan, through much of Pakistan, and into...
5 Minutes English
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...
Hip Hughes History
Judaism Explained: Religions in Global History
What do Jews believe? What are the basic beliefs of the Jewish faith? A short overview of Judaism.
Mazz Media
Civilization
This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...
Hip Hughes History
Mesopotamia Explained
The basics for any student in a world or global history course on the earliest recorded civilization, Mesopotamia!
Curated Video
Iraq tourism making comeback after years of war
Despite years of war, invasion and the destruction of ancient archeological sites - visitors are returning to see the remaining cultural treasures.
Curated Video
U.S. Spy Satellite Images Help Discover Ancient Battle Site
In an archaeological breakthrough spy satellite imagery has led to the site of a Seventh century battle in present day Iraq.
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Arqueólogos europeos regresan a Irak después de años de guerra
Después de pasar años lejos de Irak a causa de la guerra y la insurgencia, arqueólogos europeos regresan con entusiasmo en busca de tesoros culturales milenarios (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
UN inspectors visit presidential palace in capital, US peace activists
Baghdad
1. UN vehicles and Iraqi security on road outside palace
2. Midshot roof of tower within palace grounds
3. Wide of domed tower in palace grounds
4. Midshot of domed roof
5. UN vehicles leaving palace grounds through media...
Crash Course
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Crash Course World Mythology #26
Meet a scary demon named Humbaba in the 26th installment of the 41-episode Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars learn about The Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem. Viewers also consider how the epic relates to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Victory Stele of Naram Sin
Audio slideshow discussing a 4200-year-old stone monument, or stele, that shows the Akkadians, under the leadership of Naram-Sin, winning a battle against the Lullubi Mountain people. [3:23] Includes links to images.