Under the vast, blue Mesopotamian sky, lies the story of young Enki and his father, a wise and respected architect of the city of Sumer. Enki embarks on a transformative journey through the bustling streets and grand ziggurats of Sumer, guided by the loving hand of his father. This is a tale of discovery, as Enki learns about the marvels of his civilization— ... Show More
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The Wonders of Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world, created in 1872. Located mostly in Wyoming, it is famous for geysers like Old Faithful, colorful hot springs, and abundant wildlife including bison, wolves, and bears. The park sits on top of a giant volcanic sys ... Show More
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Mar 16
Hypatia and the Great Library City
Hypatia was a brilliant mathematician, scientist, and teacher who lived in ancient Alexandria, Egypt, over 1,600 years ago. She studied astronomy and mathematics and taught students from many cultures. Hypatia loved learning and encouraged people to ask questions and think deeply ... Show More
7m 2s
Oct 2021
Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush: Interview with Dr. Geoff Emberling
<p>Located to the south of Egypt, in today’s Sudan, ancient Nubia had a complicated relationship with the old state of the Nile, and scholars have traditionally understood it through the shadow of its much better understood northern neighbor. But, as Dr. Geoff Emberling of the Un ... Show More
40m 37s
Jul 2018
077 From Childbirth to Adolescence
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this episode, we discuss what it was was like in ancient Athens for a young girl or boy from birth to adolescence, by looking at childbirth, childhood, the various rites of passages that they must surpass on the way to becoming teenagers, the ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 2020
Bone, Stone, and Genome: Understanding Humanity's Deep Past
<p>Welcome to a new season of Tides of History! Over the next year, we'll be traveling from the very origins of our species through the peopling of the planet, the Ice Age, and then to the beginnings of agriculture, cities, metalworking, and states. Today, we cover our deepest pa ... Show More
45m 1s
Sep 2023
Liangzhu: Cradle of Chinese Civilisation?
<p>Where do you begin to understand the origins of Chinese civilization? Located near the Yangtze River, the treasures of the Liangzhu culture can be found, a civilisation that dates back to the Neolithic. Today, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Yijie Zhuang from University Colleg ... Show More
44m 6s