The Persians & Greeks: Crash Course World History #5

In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the great powers of the ancient world, all WITHOUT the use of footage from 300.

Resources:

The Histories of Herodotus: http://dft.ba/-herodotus

Plato: http://dft.ba/-plato

Plays of Aristophanes: http://dft.ba/-aristophanes


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[TheBahamaLlamas]

Am I the only one just watching this because he likes history and not just cramming for a test?

[Dehzon]

Am i the only one who is watching this because i want to ?

[tymki]

Heck yeah! I feel like I've posted too much on this page... XD

[MazaaOga]

I love John, I need this for a test and this is a GREAT way to pass my own time. c:

[Saad Najmi]

nope



[Ariyan Mahmoud]

Yeah

[SaCeuran]

Despite the horrible acts, they WERE awesome. Mongols FTW

[Roma9532]

I think I hit a Greek nerve right there, you use emotions to fuel your argument and can't stand that "BigHater007" has different views of yours. Are you seriously justifying the slavery in Greece and then badmouth the Persian King because he has the "power to rape" so does the Athenian gentlemen. If I'm a subhuman then what are you?

[tymki]

I guess because he likes the Mongols and thinks that they're amazing.

[tymki]

Nope, you're not the only one. :D

[tymki]

I feel like I might be one of few people who don't watch these in preparation for a test, more for fun and to increase my knowledge. They're addictive... XD

[videobros3406]

Correction led the Athenians to flee the the acropolis.