DW World History
DW World History provides the most detailed productions on the ancient civilizations throughout the world. Each series takes viewers through the timeline of World History, one civilization at a time. Together we explore the rise and fall of of the great empires and reveal how men and women shaped the world we know today. Detailed Maps, Study Guides, Publication & Documentary Reviews and Podcasts are available on our website.
Podcasting since 2023 • 24 episodes
DW World History
Latest Episodes
DW | Ancient Babylon - 05 - Old Babylonian Period
In the last episode we discussed the rise and fall of the Akkadian Empire and the Ur III Dynasty - The Neo-Sumerian Empire. We begin this episode with the Old Babylonian Period, the eight kingdoms, and the rise and fall of the Babylonian Empire...
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DW | Old Testament - 04 - Abraham & Isaac
In the last episode, we discussed the first Patriarchs of the Old Testament and focused on the political climates surrounding their time period. In this episode, we will focus on Abraham and Isaac in the first of our detailed biographies. ...
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DW | Ancient Babylon – 04 – The First Empires
In the last episode we covered the Early Dynastic Period, from about 2900-2350 B.C. We left off with discussing the differences between northern and southern Babylonia and how the city of Kish functioned as an intermediate point between these t...
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DW | Ancient Babylon - 03 - Early Dynastic Period
In the last episode we covered the fourth millennium, roughly between 3500-3000 B.C. with the origins of the city-state. We begin this episode with a focus on Babylonia during the Early Dynastic Period, from 2900-2350 B.C.Checkout the vi...
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DW | Ancient Egypt - 09 – The 5th Dynasty Sun Kings
In the last episode, we focused on the Second and Third Pyramids of Giza and left off with Shepseskaf returning to Saqqara to build his large mastaba tomb. With his death, the 4th Dynasty closes and we begin with Userkaf, the first of the 5th D...
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