Episode 1 Learning about Ancient History
Why is it important to learn about ancient civilisations? How do we know about the everyday lives of people in the past?
duration: 7 minutes
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Discover four ancient civilisations that have shaped our world. Learn about amazing structures, important inventions and famous myths from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and China.
Why is it important to learn about ancient civilisations? How do we know about the everyday lives of people in the past?
Discover the amazing world of ancient Egypt, including the giant Pyramids, fashionable wigs and a famous myth about Ra, the sun-god.
Discover the amazing world of ancient Greece, including trend-setting temples, the ancient Olympics and the famous story of Demeter and Persephone.
Discover the amazing world of ancient Rome, including incredible arches and amphitheatres, how Mars got its name and the founding myth of Rome itself.
Discover the amazing world of ancient China, including the Great Wall, terracotta warriors, powerful dragons and a famous myth about Yu the Great.
