Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade
What was the the Silk Road and how did it radically expand the scope of trade? What was the value of silk, and how did connections between merchants reshape lives in Africa and Eurasia? Find out by watching this historic episode!
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The Story of India - The Power of Ideas - 5/6
The fifth video in a six-video series about the history of India focuses on Ashoka the Great. The video follows a narrator as he explores various parts of India where Ashoka made his mark as a conquerer and then later as an advocate for...
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Intro to Japanese Religion
Shinto and Buddhism are two Japanese religions introduced in this short video. Author, Rushton Hurley, describes the differences between the two religions with fantastic visuals.
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Ancient Chinese Architecture
Imagine building a five-story wooden temple with no nails or crafting a wooden bird that can fly for three days. These achievements by the originator of Chinese carpentry and craftsmanship stand alongside his invention of the carpenterÕs...
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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.