The Ancient World - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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