Ancient History

Ancient History

In the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, archaeologists began unearthing evidence of many ancient civilizations across the planet. These early civilizations were most often interpreted almost exclusively in terms of war, invasion, and conquest. However, this series presents these civilizations in a new light and highlights their accomplishments.

Still image from: Ancient History: The Greek City-State and Democracy

Still image from: Ancient History: Greek Accomplishments

Still image from: Ancient History: Ancient Pueblo People--The Anasazi

Still image from: Ancient History: Ancient Britain--Stonehenge to Celtic Iron Age Hill Forts

Still image from: Ancient History: America's Prehistoric Civilizations--The Mound Builders

Still image from: Ancient History: The Maya

Still image from: Ancient History: Ancient Rome: Reexamined--The Rise of the Roman Republic

Still image from: Ancient History: Ancient Rome: Reexamined--Military Triumph and the Death of the Roman Republic

Still image from: Ancient History: Ancient Rome: Reexamined--The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

Still image from: Ancient History: The Splendor of Imperial Rome