Search Results: "Babylonia"

All Most Recent Most Viewed

12:06 Popular
Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

813 views / 0 likes - added 9 years ago

In which John presents Mesopotamia, and the early civilizations that arose around the Fertile Crescent. Topics covered include the birth of territorial kingdoms, empires, Neo-Assyrian torture tactics, sacred marriages, ancient labor practices, the world's
04:56
Why Do We Have Leap Years?

620 views / 0 likes - added 8 years ago

So it's February 29th and we have 366 days this year instead of 365- what's the deal with Leap Years? ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon suppo
Featured
04:54 Popular
How Does Diplomatic Immunity Work?

701 views / 0 likes - added 7 years ago

Join Josh as he explains the intricacies of diplomatic immunity, a tradition dating back at least 4,000 years. Listen to the Stuff You Should Know podcast: http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts/deal-diplomatic-immunity/ Share on Facebook: Share on Tw
05:32
What Happens When You Get Rabies?

557 views / 1 likes - added 6 years ago

Rabies may have lead to legends of werewolves, vampires, and zombies. And while it’s preventable, it still plagues around 60,000 people a year. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Instagram! https://www.instagra
01:59
What Your Horoscope Sign Really Means

475 views / 1 likes - added 5 years ago

Over the course of one year, the sun moves between Earth and different 13 constellations. The Babylonians determined that only 12 constellations could find in a calendar year, so they left off the thirteenth sign, Ophiuchus. Recently NASA re-acknowledged
04:47
A day in the life of an ancient Babylonian business mogul - Soraya Field Fiorio

291 views / 0 likes - added 3 years ago

Follow Beltani, a Babylonian priestess and businesswoman, as she investigates who is undermining her barley fields and tavern.--Its 1762 BCE. As dawn breaks in the Babylonian city of Sippar, Beltani a priestess and businesswoman receives an urgent visit f
05:19
What causes seizures, and how can we treat them? - Christopher E. Gaw

225 views / 0 likes - added 2 years ago

Discover what we know and dont know about the causes and treatment of seizures, and what to do if you encounter someone experiencing a seizure.--Nearly 3,000 years ago, a Babylonian tablet described a curious illness called miqtu that caused symptoms rang
23:29
How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented

278 views / 0 likes - added 2 years ago

A general solution to the cubic equation was long considered impossible, until we gave up the requirement that math reflect reality. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a y
05:26
The History Of Astrology In 6 Minutes

151 views / 0 likes - added 1 year ago

Ever wonder where your horoscope comes from?Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/150483Subscribe to BuzzFeedVideo: https://bzfd.it/2lVAsJ3BuzzFeedVideoBuzzFeeds flagship channel. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always shareable. New videos po

>> View babylonia web videos