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London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Learn why this magnificent metropolis is the greatest city in the Western world.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Explore London's history, from its foundation to its abandonment after the fall of Rome.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
How did London revive itself and come to play a prominent part in early British history?
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Walk the streets of medieval London as it was lived and experienced by Chaucer.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Explore London's Guildhall (City Hall), old St. Paul's Cathedral, the Strand, and more.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Investigate the impact of the Tudor dynasty on the lives of Londoners.
The Catholic Church: A History
Explore the early church and investigate the roots of Christianity.
The Catholic Church: A History
Glimpse the first Christian communities in early Christian documents.
The Catholic Church: A History
Learn how believers adapted their faith to create a diversity of worship.
The Catholic Church: A History
Learn how widespread Christian persecution led to the martyred saints.
The Catholic Church: A History
See how Constantine\'s adoption of Christianity affected believers.
Ancient Empires before Alexander
Discover answers to fundamental questions about empires.
Ancient Empires before Alexander
Tour the geography of the ancient Near East.
Ancient Empires before Alexander
Chart the rise of the Akkadian Empire, established by Sargon.
Ancient Empires before Alexander
Explore the Ur III dynasty\'s founding and disintegration after a century.
Ancient Empires before Alexander
See how Hammurabi established the First Dynasty of Babylon.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Learn why this magnificent metropolis is the greatest city in the Western world.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Explore London's history, from its foundation to its abandonment after the fall of Rome.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
How did London revive itself and come to play a prominent part in early British history?
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Walk the streets of medieval London as it was lived and experienced by Chaucer.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Explore London's Guildhall (City Hall), old St. Paul's Cathedral, the Strand, and more.
London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
Investigate the impact of the Tudor dynasty on the lives of Londoners.
The Catholic Church: A History
Explore the early church and investigate the roots of Christianity.
The Catholic Church: A History
Glimpse the first Christian communities in early Christian documents.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Climb the Monte Caprino, one of Rome's seven hills, to see monumental sculptures and more.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Take in the grand Piazza Venezia, with its Renaissance and Baroque palaces.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Discover the great palace complex of Domitian, with the emperor's private quarters and ceremonial rooms.
The Guide to Essential Italy
In this episode, take a detour to the amazingly preserved city of Pompeii.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Visit essential sites of the Forum, including the Temples of Venus and of Rome.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
Discover the oldest paintings in the world, in the extraordinary cave art of Altamira, Lascaux, and Chauvet.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
Learn about the builder of Taj, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders, drawing travelers to its multicolored reefs.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
The Mogao Grottoes in northwestern China, contain one of the most dazzling collections of Buddhist art.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
The citadel of Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire for nearly 200 years.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
The extraordinary moai, the colossal statues of Easter Island, are a testament to human innovation.
America’s Great Trails
Explore the Pacific Crest Trail'an extraordinary route that stretches 2,650 miles from the deserts of Southern California all the way to the Canadian border.
America’s Great Trails
Journey with Mick along the hazardous 800-mile backcountry route of the Hayduke Trail.
America’s Great Trails
Travel one of the most scenic and rugged long-distance trails in the world—the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail
America’s Great Trails
At 3,100 miles, the Continental Divide Trail is the second-longest National Scenic Trail in the United States, and arguably the most rugged, remote, and hazardous of them all.
America's Great Trails
Join Mick for a change of pace as you explore the Great Allegheny Passage.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Climb the Monte Caprino, one of Rome's seven hills, to see monumental sculptures and more.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Take in the grand Piazza Venezia, with its Renaissance and Baroque palaces.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Discover the great palace complex of Domitian, with the emperor's private quarters and ceremonial rooms.
The Guide to Essential Italy
In this episode, take a detour to the amazingly preserved city of Pompeii.
The Guide to Essential Italy
Visit essential sites of the Forum, including the Temples of Venus and of Rome.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
Discover the oldest paintings in the world, in the extraordinary cave art of Altamira, Lascaux, and Chauvet.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
Learn about the builder of Taj, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders, drawing travelers to its multicolored reefs.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Observe how Genesis uses earlier traditions to make its case for the existence of God.
True History
True History introduces you to the moments, places, and people that have shaped our modern world.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Explore the symbolism of the tower and pyramid in ancient architecture.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Here, trace the life of Abraham, the iconic father of three faiths.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Learn the extraordinary story of Joseph's bondage in Egypt, and his reversal of fortune.
The Middle East in the 20th Century
See how Western imperialism, the politics of oil, and the push for a Jewish state all set the stage for the 20th century.
The Middle East in the 20th Century
Look at how protests in Persia led to a new government. Then meet the Young Turks who wanted a united Turkey to supersede the Ottoman Empire.
The Middle East in the 20th Century
During the war, Great Britain made incompatible
The Middle East in the 20th Century
Study the fallout from World War I with a look at the Turkish War of Independence in 1919.
True History
True History introduces you to the moments, places, and people that have shaped our modern world.
Books that Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Ground your understanding of Gibbon\'s literary masterpiece.
Books that Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Trace the course of Edward Gibbon\'s intellectual development.
Books that Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Review the Empire\'s provinces, military, dictatorship, and more.
Books that Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Explore how Gibbon understood the role of the historian.
The Triumph of Christianity
Your course begins with a broad view of the Christian world.
The Triumph of Christianity
To understand the spread of Christianity, you first must understand the world it grew out of.
The Triumph of Christianity
To properly understand Christianity, we must understand Judaism in the Roman world.
The Triumph of Christianity
Christianity’s success stems from its similarities to and differences from other religious practices.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Observe how Genesis uses earlier traditions to make its case for the existence of God.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Explore the symbolism of the tower and pyramid in ancient architecture.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Here, trace the life of Abraham, the iconic father of three faiths.
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
Learn the extraordinary story of Joseph's bondage in Egypt, and his reversal of fortune.
The Middle East in the 20th Century
See how Western imperialism, the politics of oil, and the push for a Jewish state all set the stage for the 20th century.
The Middle East in the 20th Century
Look at how protests in Persia led to a new government. Then meet the Young Turks who wanted a united Turkey to supersede the Ottoman Empire.
The Middle East in the 20th Century
During the war, Great Britain made incompatible
The Middle East in the 20th Century
Study the fallout from World War I with a look at the Turkish War of Independence in 1919.
The Lives of Great Christians
This episode discusses the difficulties for Christians in ascertaining how to follow Jesus today.
The Lives of Great Christians
Trace Paul's travels and get a sense of the man who was tireless in spreading the Gospel.
The Lives of Great Christians
This episode examines why Christians have often died for their faith, and introduces the martyrs.
The Lives of Great Christians
Look at St. Antony's life, his discipline, and his insights about the value of solitude.
The Lives of Great Christians
The writings of desert monks are full of tough-minded wisdom gained in the struggle against themselves.
The Lives of Great Christians
Meet one of the most important Christian writers: Augustine, whose conversion infuses his work.
The Lives of Great Christians
St. Patrick brought the gift of faith to his captors and made Ireland a Christian stronghold.
The Lives of Great Christians
Monks' lives were disorganized until Benedict transformed monastic life with The Rule of St. Benedict.
The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints
In a roadmap for this course, Professor Graham shows how you’ll delve into the stories of Christian saints.