In Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East, host Dermot O'Leary highlights the extraordinary life of a British woman, Gertrude Bell. Bell defied societal norms to become a pioneering archaeologist, writer, and diplomat whose work shaped the modern Middle East. This video is excerpted from BBC’s BBC's Icons. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Gertrude Bell in Iraq, host Dermot O'Leary explores the life and legacy of Gertrude Bell, a pioneering woman in a male-dominated world. Bell's legacy stems from her tireless work documenting tribes in Iraq and protecting the country's culture and treasures. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Scientists use a revolutionary technique to better study the DNA of bones from burial sites over a thousand years old. Highlighting gradual changes in the DNA is unlocking Britain’s history, providing information on human migration and the interaction between different populations from the Romans to the Anglo-Saxons. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
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 Uruk and the Dark Side of Civilization, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how the first cities brought advancement as well as progress and oppression. As people specialized their skills, civilization became more stratified. Miles examines the archaeological evidence that violence occurred in one of the first Mesopotamian cities, Uruk. 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 Who Were the Sogdians?, Joanna Lumley uncovers the long-forgotten Sogdian civilization, which thrived between the fourth and eighth centuries in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The Sogdians, known for their pivotal role in trade, formed merchant communities along the Silk Road, connecting distant cultures. Recent archaeological discoveries, including fresco paintings and evidence of cranial deformation, shed light on their culture and practices. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Transformations of the Bronze Age, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles reveals how bronze transformed ancient societies. It shaped tools, weapons, economies, and trade routes. Bronze Age civilizations were interconnected and collaborative, sharing material and information across trade routes. 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 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 Agriculture in Ancient Uruk, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how agricultural surplus in ancient Uruk led to diversification, specialization, and the rise of class systems. From craftsmen to rulers, the transformation laid the groundwork for the first class conflicts. 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 Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East, host Dermot O'Leary highlights the extraordinary life of a British woman, Gertrude Bell. Bell defied societal norms to become a pioneering archaeologist, writer, and diplomat whose work shaped the modern Middle East. This video is excerpted from BBC’s BBC's Icons. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Gertrude Bell in Iraq, host Dermot O'Leary explores the life and legacy of Gertrude Bell, a pioneering woman in a male-dominated world. Bell's legacy stems from her tireless work documenting tribes in Iraq and protecting the country's culture and treasures. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Scientists use a revolutionary technique to better study the DNA of bones from burial sites over a thousand years old. Highlighting gradual changes in the DNA is unlocking Britain’s history, providing information on human migration and the interaction between different populations from the Romans to the Anglo-Saxons. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
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 Uruk and the Dark Side of Civilization, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how the first cities brought advancement as well as progress and oppression. As people specialized their skills, civilization became more stratified. Miles examines the archaeological evidence that violence occurred in one of the first Mesopotamian cities, Uruk. 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 Who Were the Sogdians?, Joanna Lumley uncovers the long-forgotten Sogdian civilization, which thrived between the fourth and eighth centuries in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The Sogdians, known for their pivotal role in trade, formed merchant communities along the Silk Road, connecting distant cultures. Recent archaeological discoveries, including fresco paintings and evidence of cranial deformation, shed light on their culture and practices. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Transformations of the Bronze Age, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles reveals how bronze transformed ancient societies. It shaped tools, weapons, economies, and trade routes. Bronze Age civilizations were interconnected and collaborative, sharing material and information across trade routes. 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 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 Agriculture in Ancient Uruk, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how agricultural surplus in ancient Uruk led to diversification, specialization, and the rise of class systems. From craftsmen to rulers, the transformation laid the groundwork for the first class conflicts. 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.