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The City of Mbanza Kongo  - Africa's Great Civilizations
Video by Ricardo Garcia

The City of Mbanza Kongo - Africa's Great Civilizations

Africas Great Civilizations PBS
Lost History: The Terracotta Sculpture of Djenné Djenno
Video by Smarthistory

Lost History: The Terracotta Sculpture of Djenné Djenno

Seated figure, 13th century, Mali, Inland Niger Delta (Djenné peoples), terracotta, 25.4 x 29.9cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) ARCHES: At Risk Cultural Heritage Education Series Speakers: Dr. Kristina Van Dyke and Dr. Steven Zucker
The Story of Medusa
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Story of Medusa

Learn all about the myth and legend of Medusa! Kelly Macquire tells the story of how Medusa became a terrible snake-headed monster in Greek Mythology. If you like our videos, please support us by becoming a member or donating to our non-profit...
The Life of Geoffrey Chaucer
Video by The Historian's Hut

The Life of Geoffrey Chaucer

The great English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, was born in 1342. When he was around fifteen years of age, he managed to gain a position as page to the Countess of Ulster, serving mainly as a servant and messenger. Two years later, in 1359, Chaucer...
Treasures of Faras Hidden in the Desert Sands
Video by Culture.pl

Treasures of Faras Hidden in the Desert Sands

The only collection of mediaeval Christian paintings from the Nile Valley in Europe, the Faras Gallery is to be re-opened at the National Museum in Warsaw. Culture.pl’s camera looks behind the scenes of the exhibition’s formation, to the...
Yonec Overview
Video by Pyra Intihar

Yonec Overview

Pyra Intihar from Lindenwood University talks about Marie de France's Yonec.
Western reactions to Benin bronzes | Civilisations - BBC Two
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Western reactions to Benin bronzes | Civilisations - BBC Two

SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/2pqRjCx David Olusoga discusses Benin bronzes created from...
Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18
Video by CrashCourse

Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18

In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology, just...
Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
Video by Smarthistory. art, history, conversation.

Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania

Speakers: Stephen Battle, Program Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, World Monuments Fund and Steven Zucker
Was Joan of Arc a Messenger of God or Schizophrenic?
Video by Smithsonian Channel

Was Joan of Arc a Messenger of God or Schizophrenic?

Joan of Arc heard voices inside her head, but whether they were sent from God, a mental illness, or simply her unconscious mind is up for debate. From the Series: Mystery Files: Joan of Arc http://bit.ly/2yhZrel
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