Ancient & Medieval History Free Audio & Video

Major developments in the political, social, and religious history of Western Europe from the accession of Diocletian to the feudal transformation.

Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? What did he actually say and do?

This course presents and at the same time critiques a narrative world history from prehistoric times to 1500.

This course offers an introductory survey of the history of the ancient Mediterranean world, from the rise of city states in Mesopotamia c. 3000 BC to the transformation of the Roman Empire in the 6th century AD.

Here we present 14 brief audio sketches of each of the major Greek Deities; providing the listener with information on lineage, characteristics, historical significance and artistic renditions.

Hannibal is a name that evoked fear among the ancient Romans for decades.

This course examines the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) as an expression of the religious life and thought of ancient Israel, and a foundational document of Western civilization.

Written in the late 18th century, Edward Gibbon's landmark The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a sweeping account of the 3 main periods, starting at the height of the Roman Empire and ending with the fall of Constantinople...

In this documentary, the origins, themes, and history of Greek Mythology are explored by a group of experts, leading the viewer on a tour of ancient Greece, the Gods, and the development of their stories.

This course is an introduction to the great buildings and engineering marvels of Rome and its empire, with an emphasis on urban planning and individual monuments and their decoration, including mural painting.