The First Horse Warriors - Bronze Age Warfare

This course explores the origins and development of mounted warfare in ancient times, focusing on the late Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures that were the first to utilize horses in combat. The learning outcomes include understanding the history of horse domestication, the significance of different cultures in perfecting mounted combat, and the evolution of warfare tactics involving horses. The course teaches about New Horse Domestication Studies, Mounted Yamnaya Raiders, Sintashta Horse Breed, Sumerian Battle Wagons, Bronze Age Chariot Warfare, Iron Age Horse Riding, Assyrian Cavalry, The Rise of the Skythians, and Women Warriors. The teaching method involves a video lecture format with historical sources and archaeological evidence. This course is intended for history enthusiasts, students of ancient warfare, and individuals interested in the cultural significance of horses in early civilizations.