In The Go Jetters Learn Funky Facts About the Great Sphinx!, the Go Jetters crew explores the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how it was discovered and how this amazing ancient statue was originally formed out of limestone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia's God-King, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the rise of Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia’s first deified king. Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt were different and unique, but both relied on geography and divinity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Embark on an epic adventure with this playlist all about the modern wonders of the world! Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza, walk along the Great Wall of China, explore the ancient city of Petra, and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu. From the towering ruins of Chichén Itzá to the iconic Colosseum and the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal, each video brings history to life and shows why these places are so incredible
In The Bronze Age and Diplomacy, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles describes a Bronze Age that is held together by peace treaties and agreements. In particular, the Hittites are pioneering in their diplomacy. Even so, the Hittites fought the Egyptians in the Battle of Kadesh, the largest chariot battle in history. But despite peace treaties and cooperation, upheavals and external pressures led to the collapse of the Bronze Age and the first dark age. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In Alexander the Great of Macedon, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles describes a charismatic demigod who “conquered to live.” Alexander of Macedon, or Alexander the Great, quickly expanded his territory and built an empire that spanned Egypt and Asia, and moved into Europe. But his “greatness” was only apparent after he died and his successors struggled to build a civilization after his death. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Go Jetters Learn Funky Facts About the Great Sphinx!, the Go Jetters crew explores the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how it was discovered and how this amazing ancient statue was originally formed out of limestone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia's God-King, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the rise of Naram-Sin, Mesopotamia’s first deified king. Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt were different and unique, but both relied on geography and divinity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Embark on an epic adventure with this playlist all about the modern wonders of the world! Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza, walk along the Great Wall of China, explore the ancient city of Petra, and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu. From the towering ruins of Chichén Itzá to the iconic Colosseum and the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal, each video brings history to life and shows why these places are so incredible
In The Bronze Age and Diplomacy, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles describes a Bronze Age that is held together by peace treaties and agreements. In particular, the Hittites are pioneering in their diplomacy. Even so, the Hittites fought the Egyptians in the Battle of Kadesh, the largest chariot battle in history. But despite peace treaties and cooperation, upheavals and external pressures led to the collapse of the Bronze Age and the first dark age. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In Alexander the Great of Macedon, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles describes a charismatic demigod who “conquered to live.” Alexander of Macedon, or Alexander the Great, quickly expanded his territory and built an empire that spanned Egypt and Asia, and moved into Europe. But his “greatness” was only apparent after he died and his successors struggled to build a civilization after his death. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.