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The Dark Ages - Ancient Greek History from Minoan Crete to Mycenaean Collapse

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the earliest history of Greek civilization in this lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to Ancient Greek History" course. Discover how small agricultural settlements evolved into powerful Bronze Age cities, focusing on Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece. Learn about their connections to ancient Near Eastern monarchies and the eventual collapse of Mycenaean civilization. Examine archaeological evidence and epic poetry used to reconstruct this period. Delve into topics such as Minoan and Mycenaean cultures, language and writing systems, citadel structures, trade practices, societal organization, and theories surrounding the fall of the Mycenaean world. Gain insights into how the aftermath of this collapse set the stage for the rebirth of Greek civilization.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. The Minoan Civilization
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- Chapter 2. Mycenaean Language and Writing
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- Chapter 3. The Citadel, Farmland, Burials and the Oil Trade
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- Chapter 4. Cultural Unity, Agriculture, Religious Authority
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- Chapter 5. Society and Economy
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- Chapter 6. Theories about the Fall of the Mycenaean World
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- Chapter 7. Results of the Fall
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