Europe has a rich and complex history, shaped by numerous invasions, wars, and political changes throughout the centuries. Major civilizations such as Ancient Greece and Rome left lasting legacies in language, art, and governance. The fall of the Roman Empire was followed by the Middle Ages, marked by feudalism and religious conflicts. The Renaissance and Enlightenment brought new ideas, leading to colonial expansion, the industrial revolution, and the two World Wars. Today, Europe is a diverse continent with a rich cultural heritage and a leading role in world events.
Germany is known as the land of castles and palaces – we take you to some of the country’s most beautiful castles for a bird’s-eye view! Fly over Hohenzollern Castle and Meersburg Castle in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Rudelsburg Castle in Saxony-Anhalt, the Wartburg Castle in Thuringia, then on to Runkel Castle in the state …
Germany’s Fairytale Castles Hohenzollern Castle to the Wartburg Read More »
Tintagel Castle, birthplace of King Arthur. It was discovered in the 19th century. Enjoy the video with The Ancient Guru.
Built by Emperor Hadrian of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall stretches across the width of England south of its modern border with Scotland. This incredible monument covers over seventy miles (120 km) going from Wallsend on the east coast of England in North Tyneside to the salt marshes of the Solway Estuary in Cumbria on …
This map is inspired by the “Achaeans and Trojans” map on Greek Mythology Link, a website created by Carlos Parantas, author of the “Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology”. It shows all the heroes of the Iliad and their origins in a unique representation of the major and minor characters of the immortal Homeric epic, both …
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Despite being connected by land, Asia and Europe are considered separate continents. So, where does Europe end and Asia begin or where do they meet?
Rome’s remaining monuments 1,700 years or older compared to models of how they actually looked and who had them built. Model of how Rome looked 300 AD and 500 BC. Enjoy the today s video!
The Nordic Bronze Age was a period of cultural development that took place in Scandinavia and the North Atlantic region between 1700 BCE and 500 BCE. During this time, the people of the region developed a unique style of bronze casting that was characterized by intricate designs and decorations, as well as a sophisticated use …
“Once he decided to attain absolute power, he would never relinquish it,” observes Alexandre Allilouiev, nephew of Joseph Stalin. “He was a monster.” In order to achieve his goals, Stalin set about re-imaging the vast empire in his own image, which included the extermination of all those who dared oppose or refused to adhere to …
Since we are well into the Archaid period on the ancient Greek series, I thought I should make some videos about the everyday life of the Greeks. The topic of this video is on the diet of the ancient Greeks. In the next video will talk about the various drinks that they enjoyed.
The personalities and spectres of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin loom large in the events of the twentieth Century. They were similar in some respects and yet very different in others. The first in a series that examines the interaction of the leading protagonists of WW2, this program looks in some depth at the nature …
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Have you ever wondered how was the bread in Viking s period? In today’s video we are learning about this! Enjoy!
The discovery of the ancient city of Vergina, also known as Aigai, in northern Greece was one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. The city was the capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom and was the birthplace of Alexander the Great. The discovery was made in 1977 by Greek archaeologist Manolis …