Monday, September 23, 2013

Egyptian Mathematics Papyri

Egyptian Mathematics Papyri

There are two primary sources and a number of secondary sources on Egyptian Mathematics. The primary sources are the Rhind (or Ahmes) Papyrus and the Moscow Papyrus, and between them they contain 112 problems with solutions. Among the secondary sources are three payri from ~1800 BC: Egyptian Mathematical Leather Roll (a table of 26 decompositions of unit fractions); the Berlin Papyrus (two problems of simultaneous equations - one of the 2nd degree); the Reisner Papyrus (volume calculations).

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In Search of Myths and Heroes

http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Michael_Wood_In_Search_of_Myths_and_Heroes/70213234?trkid=496624

Ancient Egypt: World History #4

Mesopotamia: World History #3

The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh

The story of a king who seeks to have power over all—his people, the gods, and death itself. He learns after many trials that immortality comes only in the legacy we leave after our death.

Legacy: The Origins of Civilization


Historian Michael Wood's documentary series travels the globe to trace the origins of the tools and lifestyles that led to organized civilization. Wood visits the sites of the world's first cities, as well as early empires such as India and China.

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Egypt: Engineering an Empire


Peter Weller takes audiences back 5,000 years to meet the world's first structural engineers -- the architects of Egypt's great pyramids -- in this presentation that provides a revealing look at the world's first superpower. Bringing ancient civilization to life with cutting-edge digital graphics and interviews with Egyptologists, the program examines these freestanding marvels through the eyes of the pharaohs who commanded their construction.

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The Egyptian Museum - Cairo

The Egyptian Museum - Cairo

Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Ancient Civilizations

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sick Puppies - Howard's Tale

Eminem - Kim Lyrics

Tracey Chapman - Behind the Wall

Pearl Jam - Daughter

Pearl Jam - Jeremy

Suzanne Vega - Luka

Aerosmith - Janie's Got A Gun

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict is a normal and necessary part of healthy relationships. After all, two people can’t be expected to agree on everything at all times. Therefore, learning how to deal with conflict—rather than avoiding it—is crucial.

When conflict is mismanaged, it can harm the relationship. But when handled in a respectful and positive way, conflict provides an opportunity for growth, ultimately strengthening the bond between two people. By learning the skills you need for successful conflict resolution, you can face disagreements with confidence and keep your personal and professional relationships strong and growing.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Circle of Stories: Storytellers

Storytellers

Native American stories are as varied as the trees on the Earth . . . expand your understanding of what defines a “story.”

Learn about the storytellers and their tribes, or read and listen to their stories.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Harappa: Ancient Indus Valley

Harappa: Ancient Indus Valley

Indus Valley Civilizations

Explore the Indus Valley Civilizations

Indus Valley Civilization: World History #2

Video Segment: Cities and Their Origins

Cities and Their Origins

While there were many differences between early agricultural communities, they did share some similarities. Primary among these were increasing social complexity and increasing social inequality. Through the examples of the ancient cities of Anyang (in modern China) and Chavin de Huantar (in modern Peru), this video segment traces the social stratification that resulted from large, complex settlements.

The Agricultural Revolution: World History #1



Video Segment: Agriculture, Pastoralism, and Complexity

Agriculture, Pastoralism, and Complexity

Although historians have long tended to view the transition to agriculture as a story of "progress," life in agricultural societies was often more difficult and more labor-intensive than in foraging and gathering societies. This segment examines the story of the "agricultural revolution" in terms of both its costs and its advantages for humans.

Video Segment: Early Settlements

Early Settlements

What do historians know about the earliest farmers and herders, and the evolution of cities? Newly emerging evidence about the "cradles of civilization" is examined in light of the social, technological, and cultural complexity of recently discovered settlements and cities.

Video Segment: Out of Africa

VIDEO SEGMENT: Out of Africa

Where and how did human migration begin? This segment explores the scientific, archaeological, and linguistic evidence scholars have used to answer this question.

Robert Frost reads The Road Not Taken

Robert Frost's "Fire and Ice" read by Richard Burton

Acquainted With the Night - Robert Frost