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...
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...
Step Back History
What is the Yazidi Religion?
A mysterious ancient religion from northern Iraq is in danger! Let's learn about them.
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.
Bridgeman Arts
Ancient Islamic Maps
Al-Istakhri, a native of Iran, traveled throughout his country and visited a number of central, south, and west Asian lands and, possibly, North Africa, Sicily, and Andalusia. He compiled the Book of the Routes of States (Kitab Masalik...
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
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...
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 10 the Third Dynasty of Ur
Informative and interesting podcast [21:50] from Rob Monaco teaches us about the demise of the Sumerians and discusses the rise of the third dynasty of Ur. With links to resources for further exploration.
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 7 the Epic of Gilgamesh
Podcast [45:34] with host, Rob Monaco, in which he makes the Epic of Gilgamesh come to life for his listeners and teaches us about literature of the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia.
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 9 Sargon and the Akkadians
Entertaining and informative podcast from Rob Monaco on the history of Sargon and the Akkadians in ancient Mesopotamia. Discussed is the history and geography of the area including links to maps and Sargon's family tree. [20:21]