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Pyramid town
An Egyptian worker describes the town that grew up beside the Pyramids of Giza. He explains where the workers and their families lived and also what they ate.
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A Roman legionary's equipment
This short video describes the personal belongings, equipment, food and water the legionaries had to carry when they conquered new lands
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Egyptian gods - part 2
An Egyptian priestess continues the story of the Egyptian gods, referring to Osiris, Isis, Set and Nephthys
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Maya mathematics
This short video takes a brief look at the Ancient Maya numbering system which was based on 20 rather than 10 like ours is now.
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Pyramid workers
An Egyptian pyramid worker describes where the workers came from, where they lived and also explains how they worked in crews under a foreman.
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An Ancient Greek Marketplace
An Ancient Greek farmer explains all the things to see and do on a busy trip to market.
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The Ancient Influence of Barley: From Beer to Religion
This video explores the significant impact of barley on ancient civilizations and its enduring influence in modern times. From its role in the invention of beer to its use as currency, measurement, and religious symbolism, barley has...
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A Roman slave woman
This video shows what life can be like for a slave woman, it shows a Celt who had been captured in England and taken to Rome to serve as a slave
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Roman baths
A Roman legionary describes a Roman bathhouse and the various rooms and facilities available such as the palaestra or gym and the caldarium and frigidarium.
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The History and Attributes of Spelt
This video provides an informative overview of the history, cultivation, and characteristics of spelt, a ancient grain that originated from the Fertile Crescent. Spelt part 1/5
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Herophilus and Erasistratus
In this short video, Galen talks about the discoveries of Herophilus and Erasistratus
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Roman weapons - the gladius
A legionary describes the gladius; one of the most famous swords from history, at over 50cm long Roman legionaries were well trained in using them.
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Gladiators
This short video describes the different types of gladiator such as the retiarius and the murmillo together with the different weapons and helmets they wore; it even mentions the female gladiators that fought
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Mummies: Ancient Burial Practices and Modern Preservation
This video provides an overview of mummies, both anthropogenic and spontaneous, explaining how they are preserved through intentional or unintentional means. It explores the mummification practices of ancient Egypt, as well as examples...
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The Importance and Diversity of Millet
This video discusses the significance of Millet, a valuable crop cultivated in Asia and Africa for thousands of years. It explores the different species of Millet, their origins, and their adaptability to various climates and soil...
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Pyramids of Giza
This short history video looks at the location of Giza and the Great Pyramid itself, built for King Khufu. It also explains why pyramids were built near to the river.
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Trade & Money in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what bartering is and looks at the emergence of money and coinage due to trade.
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Roman weapons - the shield
A legionary explains what a scutum is, and explains how it was made of wood, reinforced for strength and decorated with the emblem of their legion.
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Oldest ever plague genome found in Russia
Scientists have unearthed findings that changes current thinking on how old the plague is.
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Roman armour - lorica hamata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica hamata, also known as chainmail, explaining how it was lightweight and gave the legionaries protection whilst still being able to move easily
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Building an Egyptian pyramid - part 3
What happened as the pyramid grew higher? A pyramid worker explains how materials were delivered to site and how scaffolding was used, much like today.
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Secrets of Egypt
A former Egyptian antiquities minister has claimed that a recent image is evidence that the Sphinx was built to align with the equinox.
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Roman weapons - the pilum
This short video describes a legionary's spear and how it was used and recycled