Embark on a captivating journey through millennia of ancient history, exploring the secrets and enduring legacies of civilizations across Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Asia. Delve into the lives of medieval knights, uncover the reasons behind Rome's fall, and decode the mysteries of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Discover the complex characters of Norse mythology, witness the preserved ruins of Pompeii, and examine the teachings of Jesus in early Christianity. Marvel at the engineering feats of Egypt's Great Pyramid and Beijing's Forbidden City, while traversing the landscapes of Turkey and Mongolia. Gain insights into archaeological methods, explore the foundations of Eastern civilization, and study ancient Greek and Roman technological innovations. Investigate the architectural wonders of the Brooklyn Bridge, follow the expeditions of Lewis and Clark, and understand the impact of European imperialism through the conquistadors. Immerse yourself in the frozen-in-time Roman theatre, experience ancient Pompeii and Greek iconography, and learn about snake-based healing practices in ancient Greece. Encounter the fearsome Emperor Caligula, analyze the structural engineering breakthroughs of ancient pyramids, and examine the earliest written laws of Hammurabi in this comprehensive exploration of ancient world history.
Overview
Syllabus
Life in a Medieval Palace.
The Story of Knights | Wondrium Perspectives.
Why Did Rome Fall? | Wondrium Perspectives.
Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs | Ancient Egyptian Alphabet | The Great Courses.
The Norse Gods Are Characters with Flaws.
In the Ashes of Pompeii | Wondrium Perspectives.
What Did Jesus Say? | The History of Christianity.
Explore Egypt's Great Pyramid | Wondrium Perspectives.
The Forbidden City of Beijing.
A Tour Of Central Turkey—Ankara, Konya, Cappadocia I The Great Courses.
Who Were the Mongols? | Genghis Khan and The History of the Mongol Empire.
How Do Archaeologists Decide Where to Dig? | Introduction to Archaeology.
History of China, Korea, Japan & Southeast Asia | Foundations of Eastern Civilization.
Mortise and Tenon Joint | Understanding Greek and Roman Technology | The Great Courses.
Locking Scarf Joint Keel | Understanding Greek and Roman Technology | The Great Courses.
Brooklyn Bridge | History of Architectural Design | World's Greatest Structures.
Thomas Jefferson, Westward Expansion, and Lewis & Clark | History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration.
The Conquistadors & Foundations of European Imperialism | History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration.
A Roman Theatre Frozen in Time I The Great Courses.
Experience Ancient Pompeii I The Great Courses.
Experiencing Ancient Greek Iconography I The Great Courses.
Where Ancient Greeks Were Healed by Snakes I The Great Courses.
Caligula A Fearsome Emperor | The Great Courses.
Which Ancient Pyramid Changed Structural Engineering Forever | The Great Courses.
Hammurabi And The Earliest Written Laws | The Great Courses.
Taught by
Wondrium
