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From Bondage to Freedom to the Industrial Revolution
The Incas
The Inca Empire -Nova The Inca Empire, also known as the Inka Empire or Incan Empire, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The administrative, political, and military center of the empire was located in Cusco in modern-day Peru. The Read More …
Mayan Hieroglyphics
Cracking the Mayan Code – Nova CRACKING THE MAYAN CODE | NOVA Science documentary The ancient Maya civilization of Central America left behind an intricate and mysterious hieroglyphic script, carved on monuments, painted on pottery, and drawn in handmade Read More …
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
gp note: The importance of Easter Island is primarily as an ecological morality play. Yes, we are all fascinated by the Monuments and there is an intense interest in the archeological investigations concerning them. But first consider the following: Read More …
The Beginning of Writing
Does an Alphabet Build a Different Brain? Influential twentieth-century scholars have argued that the alphabet represents the apex of all writing and that, consequently, alphabet readers “think differently” Claim 1: The Alphabet is more efficient than all other writing systems. Read More …
The Ottomans in Bulgaria
The Janissaries in Bulgaria. Made in Bulgaria by Bulgarian Cinemetography – Film Studio Boyana – with many of the extras in the film descendants of those whose story is featured. A sad episode in history – similar to documentaries and Read More …
The Battle for Vienna, September Eleven 1683
An excellent film, in terms of historical accuracy of major events and portrayal of the period. One feels the power of the Sultan as well as the incompetence of the Christians, except at the last moment. Sort of like the Read More …
1529 Siege of Vienna [Documentary]
It is a question whether to learn history backwards or forwards. There is no good answer to this question. The Turkish assault on Vienna was not a one-time affair, as seen from these videos. One is straight documentary, the second Read More …
The Fall of Constantinople
Gordon Robertson, CEO of CBN, The Christian Broadcasting Network, gives a nine minute history of The Fall of Constantinople: Pat An accurate short account of the Battle for Constantinople in 1453. An accurate and detailed description of the Read More …
Civilization – by Niall Ferguson
Civilization – a BBC Series featuring Niall Ferguson Part 1 Civilization Part 2 – BBC Series by Niall Ferguson Civilization Part 3 – BBC Series by Niall Ferguson (click here) Civilization Pt4 – BBC Series Civilization Part 5 Read More …