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History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective

Series: Great Courses
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Episodes
48
Rating
TVPG
Year
2011
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

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While most of us never stop to think about it, ancient civilizations are with us in almost everything we do. The ancient world has influenced our customs, religious beliefs, laws, governments, architecture, and art. Examine the ancient world's greatest civilizations and how they affect our world today.

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1. Cities, Civilizations, and Sources

30m

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Learn about the different kind of approach the course will take in its explorations of the ancient world and hear a story that perfectly illustrates the risks inherent in letting one's own cultural biases and limited perspective overly influence the interpretation of archaeological discoveries.

2. From Out of the Mesopotamian Mud

30m

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The course's first civilization reveals a theme that will appear again and again. Grasp the critical role of geography and resources in shaping not only Mesopotamia's method of subsistence, but also its religion, structures, empire, and means of leaving its written record.

3. Cultures of the Ancient Near East

30m

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The lack of geographical barriers made it difficult for even the most powerful cities to retain their power. See how a succession of empires rose and fell, leaving behind legacies ranging from the use of intimidation in warfare to seafaring, astrology, mathematics, and a systematic legal code.

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