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
Moses and Exodus
New ReviewThis world cultures video depicts the story of Moses, Exodus, and Israelites.
Curated Video
Civilization
New ReviewThis World Cultures instructional video is an overview of Civilization
Professor Dave Explains
Old World Archeology Part 1: The Western World
The first place that human civilization truly began was Ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. This was followed by Egypt, Greece, and many others. How did these regions develop through to the...
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
Babylonian Empire for Kids | Mesopotamia
Travel back to ancient Mesopotamia and discover the mighty Babylonian Empire! In this episode, you’ll learn about King Hammurabi, who created one of the world’s first written law codes. We’ll explore the city of Babylon, with its...
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...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 1: The Canaanites and Israelites (2000 – 1000 BCE)
We've covered the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other nearby areas. Now it's time to cover the earliest known civilizations in the region known as Canaan, so we will be looking at the Canaanites and Israelites. The...
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