Videos

In the eighth segment of Dr. David Neiman's lecture on Egyptian history, the logic of Egyptian painting is explained in relation to the depiction of the human form.

The Hyksos Invasion of Egypt in 1730 B.C.E. was described by the historian Manetho as a terrible tragedy that befell ancient Egypt. Dr. David Neiman explains who the Hyksos were and where they came from.

The Hyksos ruled Egypt from 1730 - 1550 B.C.E. The remains of their structures, characterized by the "cyclopean" masonry techniques, can be found throughout the Mediterranean regions that they controlled.

Girth, grit and training can bring victory in Japan's most beloved traditional sport. Sumo wrestling dates back to Shinto ceremonies more than 1,000 years old; its traditions dictate everything from pre-show rituals to the wrestlers' diet...

An introduction to Dr. Neiman's lecture on Egypt and the Amarna age. In this segment Dr. Neiman discusses how the physical geography of Egypt shaped its culture and development.

Dr. David Neiman continues his lecture on ancient Egypt by describing the methods of irrigation used in ancient and current times on the banks of the Nile. The ancient capitals of Thebes and Memphis were united, but the designations of Upper...

In part three of Dr. David Neiman's lecture on ancient Egypt, Dr. Neiman traces the development of Egyptian culture and cites, as well as the great Egyptian historian, Manetho, who divided the history of Egypt into periods defined by dynasties...

Dr. Neiman explains the origins and progression of the pyramid structure. Further, he describes the pyramids at Giza in detail, including their building structure and importance.

In the fifth part of his lecture on ancient Egypt, Dr. David Neiman discusses the building materials, tools and techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to construct the pyramids.

In the sixth segment of Dr. Neiman's second lecture, he reviews Babylonian advances in astronomy and mathematics. He also credits the Babylonians with devising some of civilization's most basic concepts: dividing the circle into 360 degrees...