Crash Course
Venice and the Ottoman Empire
In the nineteenth episode of a world history series, the narrator explains how the mutually beneficial relationship between the Venetians and the Ottomans led to the Renaissance and Christopher Columbus' voyages. More specifically, your...
Crash Course
Alexander the Great and the Situation... the Great?
What made Alexander the Great so great? John Green reviews three possible definitions of the term great that we ascribe to historical figures, while offering a fairly comprehensive overview of the accomplishments and legacy of Alexander...
Curated OER
Greece - Age of Alexander the Great, Part 4/5
After the death of Alexander, Ptolemy I assumes control of Egypt. Combining Greek culture and Greek and Egyptian know-how, PtolemyÕs engineers design and build the first known lighthouse. Computer generated reconstructions present...