Ancient Britain
This section deals with the history of Ancient Britain.
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Neil Oliver explores Ancient British History in this series. He starts with the impact of the Ice Age, how tools shaped the culture of early Britons, and concludes with the impact of bronze on society. He discusses how Britain was attached to Europe and how rising water levels turned it into an island. Britain has many ancient sites hidden in its landscape and Neil explains what they know about the sites well. *Recommend for a middle school and high school classroom.*
Stonehenge - YouTube (44:32)
Stonehenge is a mysterious monument of the Ancient World. Even with technology at the time, it would seem impossible to build. However, today’s modern technology still cannot decipher its meaning. Why was it built? How was it built? Who built it? There are so many questions about this monument that have yet to be answered. How were these stones moved? Were they erected by the magician Merlin? *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A HISTORY CLASS ROOM OR A SCIENCE CLASSROOM.*
Secrets of the Stone Age - Episode 1 (42:25) Episode 2 (42:25)
About 12,000 years ago, early humans transitioned from nomads to settlers. Early humans lived a nomadic lifestyle where they hunted and gathered their food. However, that gave way to a more sedentary lifestyle that included farming and settlement building. This documentary looks at the structures that the early settlers built. They left behind large stone structures all around the world. These structures are evidence of these people. *HIGHLY recommended for a history classroom. Recommended for a science classroom.*
Doggerland - YouTube (50:14)
Eight thousand years ago a paradise existed. This paradise connected Britain and mainland Europe. It was known as Doggerland, however, this area no longer exists. It was wiped out by a devastating event. What remains of Doggerland lies hidden underneath the waves of the North Sea. However, slowly the sea is giving up its secrets. Archeologists have slowly been revealing the Mesolithic paradise. How did these people live? Where did they go after their world collapsed? *Highly Recommended for both a history and a science class.*
The Invasion of Britain YouTube (54:50)
The British Isles were not safe from a Roman invasion. What began as skirmishes under Julius Caesar would end in a full-scale invasion by Emperor Claudius. This invasion would change Britain. It would be the home to bitter fighting as the British would fight for their freedom. So what was the history of Celtic Britain? How would the Roman invaders impact this culture? This documentary explores the Roman invasion of Britain. *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A HISTORY CLASS OR FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.*
Roman Invasion of Britain - YouTube (47:50)
Historians have often seen the Roman invasion of Britain as a world power inflicting violence on the ancient tribes. It was said that the Romans kept coming to Britain until they conquered the whole Island. New evidence suggests that this story might not be quite true. Did the local tribes really invite the Romans? Were the Romans invited to help settle tribal disputes? Did these disputes lead to Romans stamping their authority on the tribes? How would the Romans impact the British Isles? *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A HISTORY CLASS OR FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.*
Life in Anglo-Saxon England - YouTube (50:05)
In Anglo-Saxon England, the people were farmers and lived off the land. They were able to make ploughs and tools to help with farming. Wheat would be ground into flour and they would make bread. On top of bread making they were skilled craftsman who made jewelry. However, their way of life continues to be a mystery to historians. So who were the Anglo-Saxons? How did they live? What were their laws? *Put on your potential to show list.*
Uncovering the Ancient History of Stonehenge - YouTube (44:24)
Stonehenge continues to confound historians, scientists, and ordinary people. How was it constructed? Who would have constructed it? Why was it built where it was built? It is part of an ancient landscape of Britain. It was described as magical. Albert Lin explores the inland seas and rivers that would have helped with the building of Stonehenge. He tours the remains of an ancient site, discovers artifacts, and goes on a dive into the Channel to explore how boats impacted the building of Stonehenge. *Recommended for a history class.*
Neil Oliver explores Ancient British History in this series. He starts with the impact of the Ice Age, how tools shaped the culture of early Britons, and concludes with the impact of bronze on society. He discusses how Britain was attached to Europe and how rising water levels turned it into an island. Britain has many ancient sites hidden in its landscape and Neil explains what they know about the sites well. *Recommend for a middle school and high school classroom.*
Stonehenge - YouTube (44:32)
Stonehenge is a mysterious monument of the Ancient World. Even with technology at the time, it would seem impossible to build. However, today’s modern technology still cannot decipher its meaning. Why was it built? How was it built? Who built it? There are so many questions about this monument that have yet to be answered. How were these stones moved? Were they erected by the magician Merlin? *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A HISTORY CLASS ROOM OR A SCIENCE CLASSROOM.*
Secrets of the Stone Age - Episode 1 (42:25) Episode 2 (42:25)
About 12,000 years ago, early humans transitioned from nomads to settlers. Early humans lived a nomadic lifestyle where they hunted and gathered their food. However, that gave way to a more sedentary lifestyle that included farming and settlement building. This documentary looks at the structures that the early settlers built. They left behind large stone structures all around the world. These structures are evidence of these people. *HIGHLY recommended for a history classroom. Recommended for a science classroom.*
Doggerland - YouTube (50:14)
Eight thousand years ago a paradise existed. This paradise connected Britain and mainland Europe. It was known as Doggerland, however, this area no longer exists. It was wiped out by a devastating event. What remains of Doggerland lies hidden underneath the waves of the North Sea. However, slowly the sea is giving up its secrets. Archeologists have slowly been revealing the Mesolithic paradise. How did these people live? Where did they go after their world collapsed? *Highly Recommended for both a history and a science class.*
The Invasion of Britain YouTube (54:50)
The British Isles were not safe from a Roman invasion. What began as skirmishes under Julius Caesar would end in a full-scale invasion by Emperor Claudius. This invasion would change Britain. It would be the home to bitter fighting as the British would fight for their freedom. So what was the history of Celtic Britain? How would the Roman invaders impact this culture? This documentary explores the Roman invasion of Britain. *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A HISTORY CLASS OR FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.*
Roman Invasion of Britain - YouTube (47:50)
Historians have often seen the Roman invasion of Britain as a world power inflicting violence on the ancient tribes. It was said that the Romans kept coming to Britain until they conquered the whole Island. New evidence suggests that this story might not be quite true. Did the local tribes really invite the Romans? Were the Romans invited to help settle tribal disputes? Did these disputes lead to Romans stamping their authority on the tribes? How would the Romans impact the British Isles? *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A HISTORY CLASS OR FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.*
Life in Anglo-Saxon England - YouTube (50:05)
In Anglo-Saxon England, the people were farmers and lived off the land. They were able to make ploughs and tools to help with farming. Wheat would be ground into flour and they would make bread. On top of bread making they were skilled craftsman who made jewelry. However, their way of life continues to be a mystery to historians. So who were the Anglo-Saxons? How did they live? What were their laws? *Put on your potential to show list.*
Uncovering the Ancient History of Stonehenge - YouTube (44:24)
Stonehenge continues to confound historians, scientists, and ordinary people. How was it constructed? Who would have constructed it? Why was it built where it was built? It is part of an ancient landscape of Britain. It was described as magical. Albert Lin explores the inland seas and rivers that would have helped with the building of Stonehenge. He tours the remains of an ancient site, discovers artifacts, and goes on a dive into the Channel to explore how boats impacted the building of Stonehenge. *Recommended for a history class.*
Updated on December 12, 2024