TED-Ed
Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
Take a fascinating look into the many ways in which music played an absolutely integral role in the culture of ancient Greece. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology and the common medium through which all core disciplines were taught and...
TED-Ed
The Upside of Isolated Civilizations
How was physical isolation an incredible opportunity for the ancient Egyptians, the Mayans of Mesoamerica, and the Medieval Japanese? Show your class three distinct civilizations that, while isolated from other nations, experienced great...
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Nero - Part 3/6
Episode three focuses on the plot to kill and overthrow Nero. Nero begins to crack and his mental weakness begins to show in his rule. A torture and death seen are shown, which may not be suitable for learners under 11th or 12th grade.
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Nero - Part 1/6
The second section on Ancient Rome begins with a six-part series on another shift in Roman politics, Emperor Nero. Each of the subsequent videos focuses on Nero's insanity, philandering, and misuse of power. This is a highly dramatic...
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 1/6
Rome was ruled by a republic for 500 years and shifted quite dramatically to a dictatorship. So, how did this happen, why did Rome shift in politics? This six-part series sets the stage for Caesar, Nero, and Vespasian with the revolution...
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Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 4/6
A dramatic beginning to part four depicts the steps that led to revolution against the Republic. See how Roman government worked, how Tiberius won the people of Rome, and attempted to change what he thought was wrong. New laws protecting...
Curated OER
Indus Valley Civilization (Mohenjo-Daro)
Take a look into the ancient civilization of Mohenjo-Daro with this CG animated video. Sure to stimulate the minds of your visual learners, this clip shows the life and culture of the Indus Valley people without text or spoken word. Have...
Curated OER
The Story of India - The Power of Ideas - 2/6
Meet the Buddha as he seeks enlightenment, you will see the actual tree where the Buddha sat. This introduction leads us into the depth of Indian history and religion.
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Rebellion - Part 5/6
Part five begins with the siege of Jerusalem in order to end the rebellion once and for all. Learners will witness the battle, military engineering, and tactics used to starve out the Jewish stronghold. This could be an interesting...
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Nero - Part 6/6
Yes, Rome has become beautiful and full of art, yet at the cost of the entire treasury. Part six concludes with a vote that takes crazed Nero out of power and places a new Emperor on the throne.
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - The Maya, 5/5
Concluding the five-part series on the Mayan Empire we discover the disease and Conquistadors that lead to the demise of the Mayan people. While this does touch upon the devastation that all but destroyed the Mayan civilization, the over...
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Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 2/6
Episode two focuses on the disparity of wealth, greed, and domination so prominently displayed by the Republic's aristocracy. Tiberius becomes more aware of these issues as problems that need to be fixed.
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Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 3/6
This episode describes how Tiberius vowed to keep a treaty with the Barbarians, change society, and ultimately set the stage for a revolution.
Curated OER
The Story of India - The Power of Ideas - 1/6
In the 5th Century BC Varanasi was founded, it was one of the first religious centers in India. In this episode we are introduced to the caste system and Iron Age society. This video series is very well done but slightly disjointed in...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: Timbuktu
Watch, download or read the transcript of Access Islam's video on the remote place of Timbuktu, once a center of Islamic religion. [5:53]
Smart History
Smarthistory: Visiting Babylon
Video presents a conversation with Lisa Ackerman, World Monuments Fund, and Beth Harris who explore the ancient city of Babylon. [7:44]