DW World History
"The Chronicles of Our World"
DW World History provides a detailed study of the cultures and civilizations of World History with a focus on the topics and biographies that enhanced the human story.
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Latest Episodes
DW | Ancient Egypt - 14 – Queen Hatshepsut
This biography highlights Queen Hatshepsut, who was one of Egypt's greatest and least known rulers. She was more powerful than Cleopatra and created one of the most unique temples in Egyptian History.Checkout the video version at:
DW | Ancient Egypt - 27 - The Late Period
We complete our survey of the Ancient Egyptian timeline in this episode!In the last episode we discussed Egypt's 26th Dynasty. We ended with the Persian threat facing Ahmose II. His son and successor, Psammetichus III, came to the throne...
DW | Ancient Egypt - 26 - The 26th Dynasty
In the last episode, Assyria sacked Thebes, the jewel of Amun and the ancient world. They looted the temples and laid waste to the treasury. The Assyrians nominally held Egypt, but Tanutamun was secure in Napata. His death in 656 B.C. ended the...
DW | Ancient Egypt - 25 - The 25th Dynasty
We begin this episode with the rise of Nubia, who strengthened themselves and prepared for an invasion of Egypt. We follow the Nubian Pharaohs of the 25th Dynasty!Checkout the video version at:
DW | Ancient Egypt - 24 – Third Intermediate Period
In the last episode we discussed the final kings of the New Kingdom. During the reign of Ramesses XI, the priests of Amun at Thebes broke away and began their own rule of Egypt, thus splitting the country in half. This began the Third Intermedi...
