In this module, Dr Liz Gloyn (Royal Holloway, University of London) thinks through the figure of Seneca and the key principles of Stoicism, focusing in particular on: (i) Seneca's life and times, and his relationship with the imperial family – especially Nero; (ii) the eclecticism of his l
From playlist Classics & Ancient History
Tacitus' Histories and Germanicus
In this lecture, Dr Chris Whitton (University of Cambridge) introduces the figure of Tiberius’ adoptive son, Germanicus, focusing in particular on: (i) the shape of the Empire in the early 1st century AD and Germanicus’ position in the Julio-Claudian dynasty; (ii) Tacitus’ presentation of
From playlist Classics & Ancient History
Treasures of Yale: Portrait of the Emperor Commodus as a Boy
The hopes of the Roman Empire near its peak would soon rest on the narrow shoulders of Commodus, the only male child of Emperor Marcus Aurelius to escape an early death. This marble sculpture, carved by an unknown artist around 173AD, depicts Commodus as an innocent boy of about 11 - with
From playlist Treasures of Yale
Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205) In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the mechanics of the Delian League and its transformation into the Athenian empire. This transformation caused Athens to rival Sparta as an equal in power and prestige. He also argues that this p
From playlist Introduction to Ancient Greek History with Donald Kagan
Roman Emperors Family Tree | Part 2: The Dominate (Diocletian to Constantine VI)
Buy the chart: https://usefulcharts.com/collections/royal-family-trees/products/roman-emperors-family-tree Part 1: https://youtu.be/MIsLBaq1O40 CREDITS: Charts & Narration by Matt Baker Animation by Syawish Rehman Audio editing by Ali Shahwaiz Theme music: "Lord of the Land" by Kevin Mac
From playlist Royal Family Trees
Debunking Common Myths and Clichés about the Gauls
The year is 2018 AD. French history is entirely occupied by the historians. Well, not entirely… One small era of indomitable Gauls still holds out against historical accuracy. And life is not easy for the history professors who garrison the universities of Primarysorcium, Archelogium, Cl
From playlist Prelude to France
The Greatest King of Babylon | Nebuchadnezzar II | Ancient Mesopotamia Documentary
Nebuchadnezzar II succeeded in expanding his new empire and restoring Babylon to its former glory. This was the first time in a thousand years, since the reign of Hammurabi, that Babylon had risen to dominate Mesopotamia! Nebuchadnezzar II Biography 630 BC - 561 BC The Greatest King of Ba
From playlist Ancient Biographies
Polykleitos, Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)
Polykleitos, Doryphoros (Spear-Bearer), Early Classical Period, Roman marble copy after a Greek bronze original from c. 450-440 B.C.E. (Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Naples). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Art of the ancient Mediterranean | Art History | Khan Academy
Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205) In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the growth of a new power: Thebes. Under the leadership of Epaminondas and Pelopidas, Thebes grows into a major power among the Greek cities. In fact, the Thebans even rout the Spartans in a stan
From playlist Introduction to Ancient Greek History with Donald Kagan
Before you translate, you should always read through the lines and preview them. This video helps with the previewing, and points out some structural components of lines, which should aid in your translation.
From playlist Ovid's Metamorphoses: Book III - Cadmus, Founder of Thebes (lines 1-130)
Athena, Demeter and Dionysus | The Worship of Ancient Gods before Christianity
For thousands of years before the time of Jesus, pagan religions flourished and gave rise to some of the most vibrant cultures the world has ever seen. While Greco-Roman worship of Athena took place publicly, mystery religions, such as the worship of Demeter and Dionysus, required secret i
From playlist Religious History
Student Philosopher: Nietzsche, Apollo & Dionysus
Friedrich Nietzsche believed that human life is fundamentally divided into the 'Apollonian' and the 'Dionysian'. Find out more and please subscribe here: http://tinyurl.com/o28mut7 If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/all/
From playlist @THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
You never know, you might only have a narrow window to enjoy something before its gone. After 7 months, I have returned. In this long installment of Trey the Explainer, I discuss the history of books, literacy, and lost media. Are you ready to learn what you can never know? Thumbnail art
From playlist Anthropology Profile
The Myth of Prometheus | The Stealing of Fire From Gods | Greek Mythology
Based on a story by Lin and Don Donn - https://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/myths.html, used with permission. The Myth of Prometheus | The Stealing of Fire From Gods | Greek Mythology Prometheus was the son of the Titan Iapetus and the Oceanid Clymene. Even though a Titan himself, together
From playlist Ancient Greek Mythology
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Watch our new HD video here: https://youtu.be/to3kP7U3PoM Column of Trajan, Carrara marble, completed 113 C.E., Rome Dedicated to Emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus b. 53 , d. 117 C.E.) in honor of his victory over Dacia (now Romania) 101-02 and 105-06 C.E. Dedicated to Emperor
From playlist Art of the ancient Mediterranean | Art History | Khan Academy
Caligula A Fearsome Emperor | The Great Courses
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From playlist Ancient History
21. The Struggle for Hegemony in Fourth-Century Greece
Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205) In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War and how the Spartans began to dominate other Greek poleis, instead of liberating them. The Spartan general Lysander at this point not only grows in influenc
From playlist Introduction to Ancient Greek History with Donald Kagan