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The Spectrum of Human Experience
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) illustrates her central motivation for studying history.
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The Roman Empire, Continued
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi describes how the Byzantines regarded themselves as “Romans”, looking at their 1000+ year civilization as the part of the Roman Empire that never fell to the barbarians.
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Systematizing Knowledge
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) reveals how different the ancient attitudes towards scientific development and attribution were to those of today.
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Worth Imitating
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi describes how famous Greek writers were consciously imitated centuries or even millennia after they had lived, and how she was counselled to take the writer Lucian as her role...
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Arab-Greek Bilingualism
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) reveals how a careful study of Arab-Greek bilingualism can shed important light on a wealth of societal values, including the very foundations of their systems of knowledge.
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Rome, Extended
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) describes how the Byzantines unhesitatingly regarded themselves, and were regarded by others, as "Roman."
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Greek Roots
Greek Roots explores how to determine the meaning of unfamiliar complex words by using knowledge of Greek roots.
One Minute History
089 Rosetta Stone - One Minute History
1799 - During Napoleon’s campaign into Egypt, one of his officers discovers an unusual stone in the masonry of Fort Julien. Further inspection reveals that the granite slab contains ancient bilingual inscriptions and may offer the...
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Greek Architecture: The Column
“Greek Architecture: The Column” will explain the different types of columns used by the ancient Greeks and their influence on U.S. government buildings.
The Noted Anatomist
Tibia and Fibula
This brief video tutorial discusses the tibia and fibula: 0:00. Intro to the tibia and fibula 0.14. TIBIA 0:22. Medial and lateral condyles 0:53. Intercondylar eminence 1:12 Tibial tuberosity 1:43. Interosseous border (tibia) 1:54....
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Greek Direct Democracy
This video will explain the way in which Greece became a direct democracy and the problems that the system created for the Greek people.
Nature League
What Do You Know About the Ocean? - Field Trip
In this Nature League Field Trip, Brit asks people on the streets of Missoula about the oceans and life in the sea.
Nature League
What Makes Great White Shark DNA So Awesome?
This week on Nature League, Brit explores some amazing new discoveries about the great white shark by breaking down a recent scientific journal article about the sequencing of its genome.
Hip Hughes History
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Global History Review
A short summary of the big three Greek philosophers.
Religion for Breakfast
Coptic: The Final Ancient Egyptian Language
00:00 Intro 00:52 Phases of the Egyptian Language 2:19 Dialects of Coptic 4:36 Origins of Coptic Script 7:55 Genres of Coptic Lit 12:22 Later History
Religion for Breakfast
How I Became a Religious Studies Researcher
Inspired by Simon Clark's call for his subscribers to post "How I Became a Researcher" videos, I'm posting a short biographical sketch of my journey from a history Bachelors student to a religious studies PhD candidate. Hope you enjoy!
Religion for Breakfast
The Book that Almost Made it into the Bible
00:00 Intro 1:42 Contents 6:22 Authorship and Date 7:57 Manuscript History 10:52 Christian Usage of Text 12:54 What happened to it?
Religion for Breakfast
Dyeus: The Indo-European Sky Father
In this video, we explore the Proto-Indo-European Sky Father. A deity revered by many cultures throughout history. From the Greek Zeus to the Roman Jupiter, the Sky Father god represented the celestial day-lit sky. Hosted by Dr. Andrew...
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The Fascinating Origins of Greek Letters
In this video, the speaker shares an interesting linguistic insight about the Greek alphabet, specifically omega and omicron.
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The Origins of Our Alphabet: A Journey Through Time
In this video, the origins of our alphabet are explored, revealing the fascinating stories behind each letter. From Egyptian hieroglyphs to the Roman and Latin alphabet, the evolution of the letters is traced through various civilizations.
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English Plurals: Exploring the Confusion and Origins
In this video, the teacher explains the various reasons behind the unusual plurals in the English language. They discuss the historical origins of plurals, such as old English practices and borrowing from Latin and Greek. The video also...
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The Irritating Truth About Silent Letters in English
In this video, the teacher explains the origins of silent letters in English words such as doubt, receipt, debt, plumber, aisle, and isle. This informative video sheds light on the fascinating history behind these silent letters and how...
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The Stories Behind the Elements: Uncovering the Secrets of the Periodic Table
In this video, the teacher explores the fascinating stories behind the names of elements in the periodic table. From the origins of hydrogen and oxygen to the mythical beings and places immortalized in element names, the video uncovers...