DW World History

Feb 04 2025 24 ep. 22 mins 210
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"The Chronicles of Our World"

DW World History provides a detailed study of the cultures and civilizations of World History with highlights into the topics and biographies that enhanced the human story. 

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DW | Ancient Babylon - 05 - Old Babylonian Period

Feb 04 2025 16 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode we discussed the rise and fall of the Akkadian Empire and the Ur III Dynasty - The Neo-Sumerian Empire. We begin this episode with the Old Babylonian Period, the eight kingdoms, and the rise and fall of the Babylonian Empire under Hammurabi. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientBabylon Support the show This Podcast seri

DW | Old Testament - 04 - Abraham & Isaac

Feb 02 2025 33 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the first Patriarchs of the Old Testament and focused on the political climates surrounding their time period. In this episode, we will focus on Abraham and Isaac in the first of our detailed biographies. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWOldTestament Support the show This Podcast series is available on all ma

DW | Ancient Babylon – 04 – The First Empires

Jan 29 2025 21 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode we covered the Early Dynastic Period, from about 2900-2350 B.C. We left off with discussing the differences between northern and southern Babylonia and how the city of Kish functioned as an intermediate point between these two worlds. We begin this episode with the world's first empire: the Akkadian Empire – created by Sargon the Great. Checkout

DW | Ancient Babylon - 03 - Early Dynastic Period

Jan 21 2025 17 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode we covered the fourth millennium, roughly between 3500-3000 B.C. with the origins of the city-state. We begin this episode with a focus on Babylonia during the Early Dynastic Period, from 2900-2350 B.C. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientBabylon Support the show This Podcast series is available on all major platforms.

DW | Ancient Egypt - 09 – The 5th Dynasty Sun Kings

Jan 06 2025 31 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode, we focused on the Second and Third Pyramids of Giza and left off with Shepseskaf returning to Saqqara to build his large mastaba tomb. With his death, the 4th Dynasty closes and we begin with Userkaf, the first of the 5th Dynasty Sun Kings. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Support the show This Podcast series

DW | Ancient Egypt - 08 – Pharaohs Khafre & Menkaure

Dec 07 2024 26 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode, we focused on Khufu and the Great Pyramid. We left off at the brief reign of his son, Djedefre. He was succeeded by his half-brother Khafre, who would build the Second Pyramid of Giza. We also follow Pharaoh Menkaure, the Third Pyramid of Giza, and focus on the end of the 4th Dynasty. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAnci

DW | Ancient Egypt - 07 – Pharaoh Khufu

Oct 28 2024 27 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed King Sneferu and observed how he, through trial and error, constructed the first true pyramid. His son, Khufu, would take pyramid building to the extreme and construct the First of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Support the show This Podcast series is ava

DW | Ancient Egypt - 06 - Pharaoh Sneferu

Oct 17 2024 29 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the Third Dynasty and observed the advancements toward the pyramid complex. We begin this episode with Pharaoh Sneferu, the first king of the 4th Dynasty. He created three large pyramids which set the standard for true pyramid construction, making him one of Egypt's greatest rulers. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.

DW | Ancient Egypt - 05 - Rise of the Old Kingdom

Sep 11 2024 28 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the first Pharaohs and ended with little known Dynasty II. Pharaoh Khasekhemwy, the last Pharaoh of the 2nd Dynasty, united Egypt once more and was succeeded by his son, Pharaoh Djoser. We focus on this king, how he constructed the first step pyramid in Ancient Egypt, and follow the rise of the Old Kingdom. Checkout the video version

DW | Ancient Egypt - 04 - The 2nd Dynasty

Aug 14 2024 23 mins  
Send us a text In the last episode we focused on the First Dynasty Pharaohs and revealed their burial practices. In this episode, we reveal the Second Dynasty, the vague rulers involved, and the details we have, as available through archaeological research. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Support the show This Podcast series is available on al