HIST 4100 – 01/02 – ONLINE: Ancient World Civilizations

A teaching translation, with an introduction, by Robert Eno of the University of Indiana.

A collection of ancient texts in English from the Old. Middle, and New Kingdoms.

Provides information on the bronze-making centers of ancient China, and on the use of the piece-mold casting to create some of the world's finest bronze artifacts.

Provides an overview of the life of Confucius, his teachings, and his impact on Chinese society.

This program tells the story of the origins and growth of Beijing, starting with prehistoric settlers and ending with the rise of the Manchus in 1644 (52 min).

This collection of short programs explores Confucius' life, the development of his philosophy and its impact on ancient China (17 mins).

In central China, a vast underground mausoleum conceals a terracotta army of cavalry, infantry, horses, chariots, weapons, acrobats, and musicians, all built to serve China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife (54 mins).