From Roman Republic to Empire

This documentary examines the transitions from Republic to Empire in rome. The Pantheon in ancient Rome.

The Destruction of the First Temple

The images in this brief clip are somewhat dated, but just get a sense of the apparent role of the Temple in Jewish history.

Hatshepsut Documentary

A bit over-dramatic, but I like the visuals.

Middle Ages, Crusades, and Architecture Documentaries

Although a little "sensational" in tone, view these brief clips with the notion of "decline" in mind. Also note the roles of Clovis, Monastaries, and St. Benedict.









Below are two brief clips focusing on the disastrous Fourth Crusade, where the Christian city of Constantinople was sacked by the Crusaders. The ubiquitous Michael Woods on the Romanesque, Pilgrimmage, Monastaries, and the Gothic. The clip below focuses on the earlier Romanesque style, but also note the importance of holy relics and pilgrimmage in the 11th and 12th Centuries.

Punic Wars

The First Punic War
Southern Italy

Second Punic War

Hannibal Barca

Crossing the Rhone River





The Battle of Cannae

Akhenaten Documentary

Akhenaten

Pharaoh Akhenaten's monotheistic religion apparently was not the only thing unusual about him. Read this National Geographic article
Androgynous Build
Sigmund Freud had an interesting take on Atenism and the origins of Monotheism. Read the following article from the New York Times Magazine:
Freud, Monotheism, Moses, and Akhenaten
The relationship between Akhenaten and his successor, "King Tut" has been in dispute for some time. Check out a new wrinkle in the debate:
Tut's Father?