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The Minoans: A Civilization of Bronze Age Crete
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The Minoans: A Civilization of Bronze Age Crete

The Minoans were a civilization who flourished during the Bronze Age in the Aegean, and originated from the island of Crete. The #Minoans were a strong maritime entity and traded throughout the Aegean, primarily with the early Mycenaeans...
Gods & Heroes Archaeology Kit
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Gods & Heroes Archaeology Kit

In this video we're showing you the Gods and Heroes archaeology kit for children, which was kindly provided to us by Greecs.com. https://greecs.com/gods-and-heroes-hercules-2012-03e.html/
Friendships in History: Achilles and Patroclus // Antony and Cleopatra
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Friendships in History: Achilles and Patroclus // Antony and Cleopatra

Friendships in History, especially from mythology and the ancient world have withstood the test of time. Achilles and Patroclus are known from Greek Mythology, and primarily from Homers Iliad, were friends as boys, and their close relationship...
Introduction to the Indus Valley Civilization
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Introduction to the Indus Valley Civilization

Introduction to the Indus Valley Civilization - who were they? Where was the Indus Valley? Why are we so interested in them? All of these questions and more will be answered in this video! The Indus Valley Civilization- named for the Indus...
Ancient Egypt and other Empires // Why did Ancient Egypt never conquer other empires?
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Ancient Egypt and other Empires // Why did Ancient Egypt never conquer other empires?

Ever wondered why Ancient Egypt did not extend far beyond its borders? Why did the Ancient Egyptian Empire not conquer other empires, even during their strongest period? During the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, the Egyptians still did not...
A Short History of Sumer and the Sumerian Civilization from Mesopotamia
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A Short History of Sumer and the Sumerian Civilization from Mesopotamia

The Sumerians flourished in Mesopotamia between c. 4100 – 1750 BCE in the region of Sumer which was not a country, but a region made up of a number of walled city-states, each with its own king. The Sumerian civilization developed the first...
Swallow's Dance // An Interview with Author Wendy Orr
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Swallow's Dance // An Interview with Author Wendy Orr

Swallow's Dance by Wendy Orr is a beautiful portrait of the Aegean Bronze Age set during the time of the Theran eruption through the eyes of a young girl. This interview with our CEO Jan van der Crabben and author Wendy Orr discusses Wendy's...
The History of Valentines Day: From the Lupercalia to Cupid
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The History of Valentines Day: From the Lupercalia to Cupid

Before chocolates, roses and letters from your valentine were given on Valentines Day, there was the Ancient Roman Festival of the Lupercalia in honour of both the agricultural god Luperca and the she-wolf who sucked Romulus and Remus, Lupus...
What Caused the Fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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What Caused the Fall of the Western Roman Empire?

There were many factors that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire, all of which will be discussed throughout the video. The Western Roman Empire took 300 years to decline before it eventually fell in c. 476 CE. The Eastern...
Interview with Simon from Lithodomos: Ancient World VR
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Interview with Simon from Lithodomos: Ancient World VR

Ancient World VR by Lithodomos is a new website that allows you to explore 22 guided virtual sites! These sites are reconstructed sites, both popular and less known from the Ancient World, Renaissance period, Neolithic period, and even colonial...
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