Ancient Mesopotamian Warfare in Sumer and Akkad

Warfare was an essential part of the Akkadian Empire, especially under its conquering founder Sargon, and his grandson the god-king Naram-Sin. Their armies were the source of their power.

But they were not the first kings of Mesopotamia to wage war on their enemies.

The city states of ancient Sumer clashed with one another for centuries before the rise of Akkad.

But what did this early warfare look like? How were the forces raised, and how were they armed and armoured? Who led them, when and how often did they fight?

This is the story of Mesopotamian warfare in ancient Sumer and Akkad.

The Ancient World (Greece, Rome, Middle East, India, China)

The Ancient World goes through the history of the Ancient period until the fall of Rome. It goes over the major events, as well as daily life and culture, making it a well-rounded overview. There is a brief intro about the Paleolithic and Neolithic as well.

Lost Humans - What Happened to our Prehistoric Forebears?

Over the course of the history, humans appeared in many different sizes, body features and characteristics. Some of them were enormous, and some were little. Some of them learned to survive in cold - In this documentary the lives and uniqueness of prehistoric human species will be examined. The lives and survival tips of each unique human, from tiny midgets to tall giants, will be brought back to life through advanced computer graphics, realistic reenactments as well as profound and professional assessments of world-renowned experts in the academia. The viewers will witness the astonishing lives of our most extraordinary ancestors.

In this episode, an amazing fact is unveiled about how big, or how small humans could had been in prehistoric times. From Ardipithecus Ramidus that lived on trees but also walked on land to tiny and mysterious Homo floresiensis that coexisted with modern day humans until 12,000 years ago, humans varied greatly in sizes.

Why You Wouldn't Survive Life in Mongol Russia

At its height in the 13th century, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history. It stretched from the Sea of Japan all the way into eastern Europe, including most of continental Asia and the Middle East. Genghis Kahn, his sons, grandsons, and trusted generals were rampaging across the continent with a fine-tuned military machine that was as brutal as it was brilliant. By 1223, they had their sights set on Kievan Rus (KEE-van Russ), a loose federation of Eastern European states that hadn’t yet become Russia. Over the next 250 years, death would literally rain down. In the aftermath, the Mongol Empire was dead…and Russia was born.

Today, we’re exploring why you wouldn’t stand a chance in Mongol Russia.

Greek War of Independence 1821-32 - Greek & Ottoman History Documentary

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the early modern history, as well as the history Greece and the Ottoman Empire continues with a feature length video on the Greek War of Independence of 1821-1832, as we see how the modern Greece was born and how it got its independence from the Ottoman Rule. This video will cover political, diplomatic and geopolitical events surrounding the war, as well as the battles of Missolonghi, Alamana, Gravia Inn, Valtetsi, Peta, Dervenakia and Navarino, as well as the aftermath of the war and the formation First Hellenic Republic and the Kingdom of Greece, the London Protocol and the Treaty of Constantinople.

Origins and Identity: The Story of Europe, Part 1

Where and when does the history of Europe begin? The traces lead to ancient Greece, and more precisely to Crete. Here we not only find the first high culture of the continent, but also the founding myth, to which it owes its name: The story of the kidnapping of the Phoenician princess Europa by the Greek god Zeus. Follow narrator Christopher Clark as he recounts the history of the European continent through the centuries in the 6-part documentary series.

Four Great Megacities Of The Ancient World | Metropolis

The series takes us to the very heart of urban life in the Mediterranean area, the hub of the ancient world. The mighty metropolises of antiquity evolved here from a scattering of settlements. And not one city is like the next. Each developed in its own characteristic fashion, each uniquely marked by its geographical location, its cultural environment, and the prevailing historical circumstances.

The Everyday Life of An Ancient Egyptian Revealed

Egyptologist, Dr Joann Fletcher investigates what everyday life was like in ancient Egypt for an ordinary person. Joann explores how the people of Egypt lived by exploring their tombs, touring museums as well as uncovering their beliefs in the afterlife. Enjoy!

The Euphrates River Finally Dried Up But Now Something Has appeared

The Euphrates River is Southwest Asia's largest waterway. Like many other rivers, it is vital to the region's civilizations. For example, the Euphrates has been used to support the growth and development of settlements in the Middle East since around 4000 B.C. The earliest civilizations were Sumer and Mesopotamia, and later Babylon and Assyria.

The Euphrates is one of the region's two major waterways, the other being the Tigris, and both contributed to the rise of the Mesopotamian Empire. Rivers were a vital source of survival and growth in ancient times, and settlements along rivers can be seen throughout history. In addition, rivers provided new settlers with both food and water.

They were later used for farming, trade, and transportation. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers continue to provide water to major cities in the Middle East. But now, this massive river has dried up and revealed some shocking things.

Today we will discuss the Euphrates river and its hidden treasures.

The complex geometry of Islamic design

In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.

What Dinosaurs ACTUALLY Looked Like?

The past is a vast and mysterious land that begins at the big bang and ends in the present, expanding with each passing moment. It is the home of everything that came before, the key to understanding our present. Here we find the most amazing creatures to ever roam our planet, hundreds of millions of species so diverse that our imagination cannot do them justice. Unfortunately the past carefully guards its secrets.

The Mongol vs. Order of Assassins War

Hidden away on the high peaks of Persia and Syria, the shadowy Order of Assassins (hashashin) ensures its survival by maintaining agents in the courts of rival kings and statesmen, and striking when the time comes. But a new enemy hails from the East. The Mongol hordes lay waste to Persia, and soon look toward the mountains and the defiant Order of Assassins. This is the story of the Mongols vs. Assassins war.

Finding Atlantis - Full Science Documentary

Atlantis. The name echoes through the ages like a magic spell. Did it really exist? Where is it? Are there any remaining artifacts that can tell us what it was really like? Who were the Atlanteans? Is it all myth, or is it historical fact? Watch the video below!