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Cradles of Civilization - Assyria
Video by DrDavidNeiman

Cradles of Civilization - Assyria

In the final part of his Near East lecture, Dr. David Neiman discusses the Assyrian civilization that eventually came to dominate the Near East in the late second millennium BCE. He details the archives found at Mari and Nuzi, and ends with...
Gladiators In The Roman Colosseum VR 3D 360°
Video by ZDF Enterprises GmbH

Gladiators In The Roman Colosseum VR 3D 360°

In this VR 360 documentary, the ancient gladiator fights can be experienced in a proximity and intensity like never before. Witness live action gladiators in extreme close-up from within an entirely immersive, rich setting. Immaculately...
Cradles of Civilization - The First Cities
Video by DrDavidNeiman

Cradles of Civilization - The First Cities

Dr. Neiman continues his nine-part lecture, discussing the agricultural revolution that leads to a sedentary lifestyle for human beings and the growth of the first cities in the Tigris and Euphrates valley.
Cradles of Civilization: Part 1
Video by DrDavidNeiman

Cradles of Civilization: Part 1

Part one of Dr. David Neiman's nine-part lecture outlines the rise of the earliest civilizations in the Near East geographically and with reference to the development of writing.
Cradles of Civilization - Sumeria
Video by DrDavidNeiman

Cradles of Civilization - Sumeria

In this third segment from Dr. David Neiman's lecture series, he describes how humans first developed the concept of the written word in Mesopotamia.
Cradles of Civilization - Gilgamesh
Video by DrDavidNeiman

Cradles of Civilization - Gilgamesh

In the fourth part of his lecture, Dr. Neiman explains that writing is invented in the Mesopotamian region of Sumer. He describes that once a writing style is developed, literature flourishes. He then describes the first (probably) literary...
Cradles of Civilization - Sargon of Akkad
Video by DrDavidNeiman

Cradles of Civilization - Sargon of Akkad

In the fifth part of his lecture, Dr. Neiman explains that as the writing system developed, the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations start describing their world. The autobiography of the Akkadian King Sargon of Akkad is recounted.
Cham Dance at Spituk Monastery, Ladakh
Video by IndiTales

Cham Dance at Spituk Monastery, Ladakh

Cham dance or the dance of Buddhist Lamas wearing elaborate masks is a treat to watch. This video was shot at Gustor Festival of Spituk Monastery located near Leh in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir. Buddhist Cham Dance is a ritual dance...
Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers
Video by DMSRobotics6261

Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers

This video provides an overview of Mesopotamian civilization, specifically in the region of Sumer and its city-states. It is narrated by a young Sumerian girl training to be a scribe in the format of a journal.
Irrigation in Mesopotamia
Video by mollylarge

Irrigation in Mesopotamia

A brief introduction to the concept of irrigation and how it helped aid growth and development in Mesopotamia.
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