Deep in the Cambodian Jungle, a ruined city crumbles among the roots of banyan trees.
In this episode, we look at the history of the Khmer Empire of medieval Cambodia, and the ancient mega-city of Angkor. I want to explore how this great civilization rose to a size and wealth virtually unprecedented in the world, how it overcame the challenges of its clima ... Show More
Feb 2024
18. Egypt - Fall of the Pharaohs
Far in the distance, three colossal shapes tower over the desert horizon… In this episode, we travel to the Nile Valley, and tell the story of one of the most iconic cultures ever produced by humankind – the civilizations of ancient Egypt. I want to show how this series of relate ... Show More
3h 58m
Nov 2022
The end of civilisation: Bronze Age collapse
More than 3,000 years ago a group of powerful and intricately connected Mediterranean kingdoms collapsed over the course of just a few decades. The palaces of Mycenaean Greece were destroyed, entire cities in Hittite Turkey were abandoned, and whole empires disintegrated. Some ci ... Show More
41m 48s
Feb 2016
Bats, Beauty, Arts And Culture-Battambang, Cambodia
It’s often overlooked or just a mere stopover to or from Siem Reap, home of the famous ruins of Angkor Wat but Battambang Cambodia should be on your radar of places to visit in this country. Full of Khmer culture, early 20th century French architecture and a unique charm unlike a ... Show More
10m 45s
Oct 2023
Total War: Pharaoh - Amenmesse, the Usurper
The Gilded Rebel. One may seize power, by any means, as long as they succeed. In Total War: Pharaoh, the prince AMENMESSE is a strong-willed and strong-armed warrior. Taking command of his faction, you may build a mighty (and wealthy) powerbase, before taking the crown for yourse ... Show More
18m 47s
Aug 2023
Die Geräuschkulisse Bagdads - Episode 2: Kultur des Wohlstands
Unter den Muslimen des Mittelalters gab es weise Krieger, Dichter, Philosophen, Ritter und Knappen. Diese elitäre Kultur und die Art und Weise wie sie auf die breite Masse abfärbte, machte diese Epoche in Bagdad so spannend. In dieser Folge betrachten wir die ritterliche Kultur u ... Show More
17m 41s
Feb 2023
Egyptian Pharaohs, Incense Trade Routes and Agarbatti
1470 BC - A five-ship caravan by Egyptian Pharoah Hatshepsut undertakes a unique voyage, possibly the first plant-collecting mission masterminded by a woman. The voyage is successful as the touring party returns with 31 live plants of a certain species. Over 4000 kms away, in a p ... Show More
8m 34s
Oct 2017
Episode 15 - The Cumbria Massacre - Part 2
PART #2 – Previously in Episode 17, Part 1…on June 2nd, 2010 the UK experienced one the worst gun massacres in history. Within an eight-hour period, a 52 year old taxi driver by the name of Derrick Bird executed a 25 mile rampage of mass murder throughout the county, indiscrimina ... Show More
46m 56s
Feb 2024
130. Peuples racines : quels messages pour nous ? - ÉRIC JULIEN
Il existe des sociétés où la violence est identifiée, canalisée, où les jeunes sont élevés en harmonie avec la nature et d'où la pauvreté est absente. Des sociétés hautement démocratiques, solidaires, en quête permanente d'équilibre et de paix. C'est le cas de la société des Indi ... Show More
1h 21m