Videos

Search Videos

Browse Content (p. 220)

The Oldest Known Melody (Hurrian Hymn no.6 - c.1400 B.C.)
Video by DamianMusicChannel4

The Oldest Known Melody (Hurrian Hymn no.6 - c.1400 B.C.)

The Oldest known musical melody performed by the very talented Michael Levy on the Lyre. This ancient musical fragment dates back to 1400 B.C.E. and was discovered in the 1950's in Ugarit, Syria. It was interpreted by Dr. Richard Dumbrill...
The Oldest Complete Song from Ancient Greece
Video by Ancient History Encyclopedia

The Oldest Complete Song from Ancient Greece

The Seikilos Stele contains the the oldest complete song and dates to c.100 BCE. This video explores how the stele was found and how the song sounds; it is sung at 2:28 As long as you live, shine forth do not at all grieve, Life exists...
Amazing Drone Footage of Nubian Pyramids
Video by National Geographic

Amazing Drone Footage of Nubian Pyramids

Armed with a remotely operated mini­-helicopter, National Geographic engineer Alan Turchik gets a bird’s­-eye view of 3,000-­year-­old royal burial chambers. The unique perspective is helping to unravel ancient Nubian mysteries. Click...
How to read a Maya glyph
Video by Lily Ball

How to read a Maya glyph

Learn the basics for how to read ancient Maya, and learn to read the glyph for chocolate: cacao!
Total War History: The Theodosian Walls
Video by THFE Productions

Total War History: The Theodosian Walls

Amongst the most formidable structures ever built by the Romans would be the massive triple layered walls of Constantinople. Today we dive into the details of this superstructure! Sources: Uniforms of the Roman World by Kevin Kiley The...
Total War History: Triplex Acies (Roman Military Tactics)
Video by THFE Productions

Total War History: Triplex Acies (Roman Military Tactics)

The Triplex Acies was the triple battle line employed by roman legions. This formation was the key to Roman military success! It allowed legions to traverse rough terrain while maintaining cohesion and provided a system for reinforcement...
Beyond El Dorado: By hammer and fire: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians
Video by The British Museum

Beyond El Dorado: By hammer and fire: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians

By hammer and fire (a martillo y fuego) Goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians Created for the exhibition Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia at the British Museum, Organised with Museo del Oro, 17 October 2013...
Beyond El Dorado: From wax to metal: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians
Video by The British Museum

Beyond El Dorado: From wax to metal: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians

From wax to metal (de la cera al metal) Goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians Created for the exhibition Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia at the British Museum, Organised with Museo del Oro, 17 October 2013...
Overarm Vs. Underarm Spear and Shield Reply to Demomanchaos and Critics
Video by ThegnThrand

Overarm Vs. Underarm Spear and Shield Reply to Demomanchaos and Critics

Thrand and Marquez reply to Demomanchoas, critics and skeptical viewers by redoing the barrel test the way Thrand had originally wanted. So sit back grab an ale or mead and enjoy this extreme weapon testing of Dory or spear and shield. Find...
Naue II Mycenaean Bronze Sword Tests
Video by ThegnThrand

Naue II Mycenaean Bronze Sword Tests

Thrand and Eldgrim test the long awaited Naue II Bronze swords from master bronze weaponsmith and Historian Neil Burridge . They give short history and Thrand test the sword along with aspis in hand out on 20% ballistic gel ans with layers...
Membership