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Ancient Civilizations

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Course Description

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey through ancient civilizations in this 14-hour educational series. Explore the rich tapestry of human history, from the diplomatic genius of Philip of Macedon to the rise of the Seljuk Empire. Delve into the origins of the Germanic tribes, uncover the truth behind the Trojan War, and witness the splendor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World through 3D documentaries. Investigate the complex politics of ancient Greek states, the longest-surviving Greek kingdom of Bosporus, and the Christian kingdoms of Nubia. Examine the fall of the Roman Republic, the Muslim schism, and the ancient origins of the Celts. Discover the Scythians, Vandals, and Goths as they shaped the course of history. Learn about the birth of Athenian democracy, the rise of Cyrus the Great, and the conduct of the ancient Olympics. Uncover the mysteries of the Oracle of Delphi, the wealth of Mansa Musa, and the loss of the Library of Alexandria. From the Turkification of Anatolia to the Christianization of Greece, this series offers a comprehensive look at the diverse cultures, religions, and societies that have shaped our world.

Syllabus

Ancient Macedonia before Alexander the Great and Philip II.
Diplomatic Genius of Philip of Macedon.
Ancient Greek State Politics and Diplomacy.
Demosthenes: Greatest Enemy of Philip of Macedon.
Etruscans: Italian Civilization Before Ancient Rome.
Did the Trojan War Really Happen?.
Origin of the Germanic Tribes - BARBARIANS DOCUMENTARY.
Greek and Barbarians - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY.
Bosporan Kingdom - Longest Surviving Ancient Greek State.
Nubia - Christian Kingdoms in the Heart of Africa.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - 3D DOCUMENTARY.
Rise of the Seljuk Empire - Nomadic Civilizations DOCUMENTARY.
Origins of Hanukkah - Maccabean Anti-Hellenic Rebellion DOCUMENTARY.
Mos Maiorum: What led to the fall of the Roman Republic?.
Seminoles - Native Americans Who Never Surrendered.
Turkification of Anatolia - Nomads DOCUMENTARY.
Muslim Schism: How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches.
Ancient Origins of the Celts - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY.
Scythians - Rise and Fall of the Original Horselords DOCUMENTARY.
Rise of the Vandals: How the Vandals Took Over Roman Africa.
536 AD - Worst Year in History.
Ancient Celtic Armies: Invasion of Rome and Greece.
Berbers: Ancient Origins of North African Civilization.
How Athenian Democracy Was Born - Ancient Greece DOCUMENTARY.
Cyrus the Great - Rise of the Achaemenid Empire DOCUMENTARY.
How Rome Conquered the Ancient Celts.
Vandal Kingdom in Africa and the Sack of Rome in 455 DOCUMENTARY.
Oldest Businessmen in History.
Alaric's Sack of Rome - Rise of the Goths DOCUMENTARY.
Ainu - History of the Indigenous people of Japan DOCUMENTARY.
Last Stand of Free Celts: Struggle Against the Roman Empire.
How the Ancient Olympics Were Conducted DOCUMENTARY.
Berber Empires: Zirids, Almoravids and Almohads DOCUMENTARY.
Hattusa - 3D Tour of the Hittite Capital - Bronze Age DOCUMENTARY.
Arabia Before Islam: Religion, Society, Culture DOCUMENTARY.
How did the Oracle of Delphi Work? Ancient Greece DOCUMENTARY.
Was Mansa Musa the Wealthiest Person Who Ever Lived?.
What was lost when the Library of Alexandria burned? - DOCUMENTARY.
How the Greeks Colonized the Mediterranean - Ancient Civilizations.
How Greece was Christianized DOCUMENTARY.
How Old Is Chinese Civilization? - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY.
Seven Other Wonders of the Ancient World - Historical 3D DOCUMENTARY.


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