The Big History of Civilizations

The Big History of Civilizations « Series from 2016

Series from 2016

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Apply a cutting-edge historical approach to the epic story of humanity across time and around the world. With acclaimed Professor Craig G.

Benjamin of Grand Valley State University, trace the grand story of human civilizations from our emergence as a species, through the agricultural and industrial revolutions, and into the future.

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A Tale of Two Ancient Cities

The Rise of Humanity

Foraging in the Old Stone Age

Origins of Agriculture

Power, Cities, and States

The Era of Agrarian Civilizations

Innovations of Mesopotamia

The Downfall of Sumer

Egypt: Divine Rule in the Black Land

Society and Culture of Egypt

Early Mediterranean Civilizations

Mysteries of the Indus Valley

South Asian Civilizations and Beliefs

China: Born in Isolation

China's Dynasties and Influence

The Importance of the Nomads

Oxus Civilization and Powerful Persia

Greece in Its Golden Age

Greek Gods, Philosophy, and Science

Alexander's Conquests and Hellenism

Building the Roman Republic

Triumphs and Flaws of Imperial Rome

New Ideas along the Silk Road

Chaos and Consolidation in Eurasia

Islamic Expansion and Rule