This course on Ancient History aims to uncover captivating secrets and enduring legacies from thousands of years of ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Asia. Students will explore topics such as life in a medieval palace, the fall of Rome, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Norse mythology, the Forbidden City of Beijing, the Mongol Empire, archaeological methods, and the history of China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The course teaches skills in understanding ancient technologies, architectural design, voyages of exploration, and the earliest written laws. The teaching method includes lectures, historical perspectives, and virtual tours. This course is intended for history enthusiasts, students of archaeology, and anyone interested in delving into the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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
