The Ancient World - Season 1

The Ancient World - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes8
DatesJuli 31, 2024 - Juli 31, 2024

Episodes

Ancient Mesopotamia 3500 BCE–539 BCE
Season 1Episode 14 min

Ancient Mesopotamia 3500 BCE–539 BCE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Mesopotamia, one of the first civilisations in human history, and the legacy it left for the world today.

Juli 31, 2024
Ancient Egypt 3200 BCE–30 CE
Season 1Episode 24 min

Ancient Egypt 3200 BCE–30 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Egypt, its advancements in farming, construction, mathematics and medicine, and the legacy it left for the world today.

Juli 31, 2024
Mayan Civilisation
Season 1Episode 34 min

Mayan Civilisation

This video explores the rise and sudden fall of the Mayan Civilisation, their advancements in astronomy and mathematics, and the creation of the infamous Mayan calendar.

Juli 31, 2024
Ancient India 2400 BCE–530 CE
Season 1Episode 44 min

Ancient India 2400 BCE–530 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient India, its achievements in urban planning, advancements in art, trade, transport and medicine, and the legacies it left for the world we know today. 

Juli 31, 2024
Ancient China 1500 BCE–220 CE
Season 1Episode 54 min

Ancient China 1500 BCE–220 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient China and the Shang Dynasty, and their inventions that helped shape the modern world.

Juli 31, 2024
Ancient Rome 753 BCE–476 CE
Season 1Episode 64 min

Ancient Rome 753 BCE–476 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, the advancements in construction and sanitation, and the legal and political concepts which we still use today.

Juli 31, 2024
Ancient Greece 750 BCE–130 BCE
Season 1Episode 74 min

Ancient Greece 750 BCE–130 BCE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Greece, the advancements in government, geometry and theatre, and the legacies that can still be seen in the world today.

Juli 31, 2024
Ancient Persia 546 BCE–330 BCE
Season 1Episode 84 min

Ancient Persia 546 BCE–330 BCE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Persia, their advancements in astronomy, geometry and construction, and what is now known as the world's first charter of human rights.

Juli 31, 2024

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