Who else woke up to this playing?

@StoneInMySandal

2 ай бұрын

I don’t know how they do it. But of all the channels I subscribe to, this one is far and away the one that KZread chooses to start for me automatically.

@xDR1TeK

Ай бұрын

It was for a while, then I just scroll over it. However I woke up this time listening to it. I noticed something that I have already seen it before but didn't recall. So I watched it again to completion.

@longandshort6639

Ай бұрын

Me too!

@ChristopherShaskin

Ай бұрын

That's a crazy question. I just woke up to this playing.

@RlythtnigBryce

Ай бұрын

Facts this just happened

How is this called a "podcast"? This is top-tier TV, almost movie quality. 10 minutes in and discovered its a series, so Im subbing and going back to episode 1.

@benjaminnoelmarpegan3587

2 жыл бұрын

This simply had to be said! Since I play this docs for my son he laughs about "History" Channel and its flying pyramids

@lauralucio314

2 жыл бұрын

Very well researched and produced. It is top-tier. So satisfying to listen to. It tickles the mind.

@mikehipps1015

2 жыл бұрын

This is the video version of his podcast. They're all incredible.

@andywomack3414

2 жыл бұрын

This is the third time I've viewed this particular episode, and this is not the only episode that's worth multiple viewings.

@knotshure8806

2 жыл бұрын

It was a podcast. This an adaptation I think. And it's fantastic.

The thought of Xenophon, a man so ancient to me, standing and staring in awe and wonder at an ancient ruin… it just gives me chills

@victorsanchez5336

6 ай бұрын

Herodutos wrote of the Assyrians yet Xenophon did not know of the Assyrians. Cuneiform and Akkadian is still in used during the Persian Empire, Xenophon would have encountered people in the Persian Empire who can speak and read the Cuneiform left in the ruins of the Assyrians Cities during the Era of Persian Empire.

@M1ggins

4 ай бұрын

@@victorsanchez5336 yeah, tbh I doubt ancient history was part of the curriculum of warriors.

@Frenchy78ify

2 ай бұрын

100%

@Frenchy78ify

2 ай бұрын

@@M1ggins so what ? you need to be educated to admire coliseum ish ruins that are so old you cangt even comprehend ?

@M1ggins

2 ай бұрын

@@Frenchy78ify that's not what I've replied to, it's the fact he didn't know who had built them, where others from his land and time period had written about them.

am an Iraqi citizen. I tell you that there are wonders and wonders in Iraq. In Iraq, there are in every civilization ax and traces of the Sumerians and Babylonians. Talking about Iraq does not end because it is the origin of humanity. Faithful revealed the prophets and messengers. And you, as a European citizen, thank you for this work and spreading the history of Iraq, and that it is not only the history of Iraq, but the history of mankind. thank you brother. I am from the city of Nasiriyah (the city of Ur).

@nucks-bi8ph

Жыл бұрын

would love too see Iraq someday. Looks amazing

@bonnydevore6314

Жыл бұрын

P.

@dalujasnathi

Жыл бұрын

I am from India, I use Beniwal surname, our elders say that we have come from Persia (Iran), this is a corrupt name of Banipal. We consider Ashhur Banipal as our ancestor. Share would be great.

@user-su6ln1gr9m

Жыл бұрын

@@nucks-bi8ph Welcome to the country of the prophets and messengers all the time, and everyone is welcome

@user-su6ln1gr9m

Жыл бұрын

@@dalujasnathi Banipal, one of the kings of Mesopotamia in Iraq, currently in the Kingdom of Assyria, with its capital Nineveh, the city of Nimrud

3 hour documentary which is higher quality than most commercial documentaries. What a legend.

I am from Iraq. One of my teachers at year 7 school, Master Zuhair; may he rest in peace, taught us history and he has covered all this document and more about the Assyrians, and I thought no one would come close to him, you did Dr Cooper. Master Zuhair used to know the Akadian language too. Knowing Iraq history, I find it amazing how history repeats itself. The story of Assyria and its geo relationships has manifested repeatedly for the last 3000 years. Your documentary has taken me in an emotional journey across many levels and boosted my realization of why we need to study history! I am sure, with whatever subjectivity, objectivity, and projection this document is consumed under, it is so enriching to one sense of existence. Thank you so much.

@shellarmstrong8470

2 жыл бұрын

YEHOVAH -Sir I. Am Grateful for the Teachers on ANCIENT Greek and Roman Catholic church in this country.

@frankgonzales2913

2 жыл бұрын

Well said, my friend. Cheers to your teacher fir introducing you to this history. This was an incredible lesson taught so beautifully. Grateful for the creator that made this.

@oasisq3271

2 жыл бұрын

Irate bGodzgass was v

@salehfarman3879

2 жыл бұрын

Your master learn history from the zionist - do proper research and dont rely on westerners

@NikoAbston

2 жыл бұрын

crazy to think how many times in our history, religion is the root cause of all our man-made evils. literally documented time and time again in all corners of the earth. we should be exploring space by now. sigh

I really love how each episode starts off with a real life account of someone stumbling across some magnificent ruins and being left in awe of them. Really captures the mystery behind the collapse of civilizations.

I like the way you have the music at a low volume. It adds to my enjoyment of the series. It sets the tone without covering the sound of your voice. I say this about the 12 I have already watched as well. Thank you.

@FallofCivilizations

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

I am from Nineveh, specifically from Mosul. I lived my childhood among these monuments, walls and archaeological hills, and I remember how I used to pass every day in front of it. I was very impressed by it, and I wished to be an archaeologist who would take care of the antiquities of his city, but I ended up as a refugee in Turkey looking for his future, I wonder if Ashurbanipal would return to see his sons and his city like this, what would he have said? Thank you for showing our history to the world

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, wishing you all the best for the future.

@anunnaki_7

2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofCivilizations thanks

@BeckBeckGo

2 жыл бұрын

This is so unfortunate. I hope you get the opportunity to one day pursue your education.

@anunnaki_7

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeckBeckGo Thanks. I appreciate your words

@panama2468

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't even realize that nineveh was still the name of the city

Couldn't click fast enough. The prime example of historical documentary on KZread.✌️ History Time, Kings and general's are excellent too.

@kronos-7628

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its quite amazing

@ShyFly1000

2 жыл бұрын

Flashpoint history is another top channel. But this is def the OG of history channels. Next we need some women to join the Frey.

@barbiquearea

2 жыл бұрын

I count HistoryMarche as another excellent and informative historical KZread channel.

@CJBroonie

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more with this comment!

@d.c.8828

2 жыл бұрын

The Holy Trinity

Wow, this is amazing! I am Assyrian and was born in iraq and my parents tell us these stories all the time when we were kids. It was so beautiful to watch!

@Hindu9054

Жыл бұрын

assyrian are hindu

@ifsowhynot

Жыл бұрын

Found Yossarian.

@Ray-kg9gq

Жыл бұрын

@@ifsowhynot found hoodi

@chadsimmons6347

Жыл бұрын

Another war torn region of Islam, run away ran out of food, money, bullets, blame Europe & USA,

@pauljones8726

Жыл бұрын

Shlamalakh Mia! Assyrian born in Iran!

What a wonderful narration of History seldom found elsewhere with such poetry and meticulousness.

I'm Assyrian and speak the language fluently. Thank you for the great job on my people's history.

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Joyce! If you know anyone who would be interested in translating Assyrian subtitles for this episode for a small fee, tell them to get in contact.

@yakamen

2 жыл бұрын

Is your spoken Assyrian the same as the written cuneiform? That's amazing.

@MetStrife559

2 жыл бұрын

@@yakamen Assyrians today speak Neo-Aramaic dialects, not Akkadian seen in cuneiform tablets, which gradually fell out of use as Aramaic became the lingua franca of the region. However, it is important to note that the Assyrian empire used Aramaic as a secondary language starting in the 8th century B.C., and modern Neo-Aramaic dialects spoken by ethnic Assyrians descend from this form of Aramaic. Aramaic texts from the Assyrian empire were not really preserved however.

FINALLY! Fall of Civilizations puts all TV channels to absolute SHAME.

@egay86292

2 жыл бұрын

...as if putting a tv channel to shame were difficult.

@Makem12

2 жыл бұрын

You could make a religion out of this. Wait, Don't.

@turtleguy123r3

2 жыл бұрын

@@egay86292 fair point

@stevethebarbarian99

2 жыл бұрын

Does indeed.

@uzukiltd.4133

2 жыл бұрын

Cause TV shows are designed for drama thinking people will want to watch the 13,000th show on some unsolvable mystery rather than just focusing on the history.

I have watched all of your youtube videos several times over. I should also note that your tone is very relaxing and peaceful, and have often used the audio as a tool to help me fall asleep. Thank you very much for the incredible work that you put into these.

@FallofCivilizations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend, glad they help!

@HikerBikerMoter

Жыл бұрын

you dozed off hehe 😉

@sunny1849

11 ай бұрын

I use them when I sleep too! I love them awake or asleep.

@timothymason1979

7 ай бұрын

Hey bro... I do the same thing. Something about his voice that puts me in the mood to sleep. In fact I can't sleep now without listening to him.

@davidnuttall374

3 ай бұрын

I do too!!!

Not only do you have incredible voice actors, you clearly put a lot of thought and care into matching the voices to the words. It's like each of them, for just a few lines, has committed their entire self to the person behind the words. You all bring it every time and it really, really shows.

@FallofCivilizations

4 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend, yes I try my best

These documentaries transport me back in time; they are enthralling masterpieces. And I am infinitely grateful that I have unlimited access to them FOR FREE. Your work is brilliant and you deserve all the success that has come and will continue to come your way.

@unitedssshtits8386

2 жыл бұрын

Works better if ur smoke high 🤣

@MisticMidnightToker420

2 жыл бұрын

@@unitedssshtits8386 just blazed and getting ready for bed actually 🤪😎

@chazzbear1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@unitedssshtits8386 is a was reutu

@chazzbear1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@unitedssshtits8386 wu is a very eye

@chazzbear1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@unitedssshtits8386 is a eusuwwe

Our empire may have fallen but we’re still around. Proud to be Assyrian. Khaya Ashour! 💪💪

@stalkel29

2 жыл бұрын

@The Imperishable Star Someone’s religion does not constitutes their ethnicity.

@stalkel29

2 жыл бұрын

Weird you say that, Assyrians still call themselves by the same name that is described in the video: “Ashuraye”. Also, if they’re not Assyrian, what are they?

@Amar90

2 жыл бұрын

@The Imperishable Star you must be a Kurd or an Arab nAtionalist. Assyrians are the heart of Iraq. They are the natives of Mesopotamia! All the love to my Assyrian brothers ♥️

@atb7606

2 жыл бұрын

@The Imperishable Star please read Assyrian identity in ancient times and today by Simo Parpola (PHD in Assyriology University of Helinski) Assyrians are not “Nestorian” this is just a religious term made by the Roman Catholic Church. Assyrians have been for centuries calling themselves Suraye, which is a synonym of Ashuraye. They still live in the villages surrounding Nineveh, their ancient capital and still speak Aramaic which many of the words have Akkadian roots. Do some research before making baseless claims. If Assyrians are simply Nestorian Christian’s then why does Historian John speed’s map (dated 1626) show a group of people living in the Ottoman Empire calling themselves Assyrians?

@om-qg7ju

6 күн бұрын

​@@atb7606doesn't the Assyrian church believe in Nestorianism? Is so they are Nestorians regardless of whether they are simultaneously Assyrians.

Paul Cooper, the grand master of narrative work, meticulous research and just superb storytelling.

I can only admire the presentation , the effort which has been put into these episodes, each of which are so full of detail and the naration so easy to listen to. Your work has revived my interest in times past. Many thanks.

I have listened to the podcast version of this at least 5-6 times now over the last month, forming the images in my head... I even translated most of the text in Dutch so my 12 year old son, who is learning about Mesopotamia in school right now, could follow it. My expectations for this version with images were high .. but boy ... this is even sooo much better that what I expected. Immediately from minute 1 you can see the quality level of this: the Greek soldiers, the images of present day Nimrud, the animation of Nineveh, and it goes on and on and on .. It deserves every second of praise it gets and I will recommend this to anyone who might listen ... and I will of course start watching it with my son first thing tomorrow morning!

@denizmetint.462

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome father

The letter from the kid to his mother is perfect. That's the content I'm here for. Tell me more about how kids today are no different from those 2700 years ago. I'm all for it.

@yakamen

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, dude I know, that shit cracked me up. Easily sub that kid's clothes for a pair of Adidas or some shit like that, and that kid is walking around TODAY. Poor guy

@FishMcFish420

2 жыл бұрын

Dude that made me lose my mind. Absolute A+ content.

@domestikgoddez9823

2 жыл бұрын

nothing new in this day and age. a kid wanting what his buddies had is timeless. buy me new clothes you mean mom. you don't love me like johnnies mom loves him! bad mommy.

@chrischong6613

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if after thousands of years your only legacy is as a whiny brat

@miskakopperoinen8408

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrischong6613 I mean, extremely few have even that. I'm under no illusions that anything of myself will remain to be looked at or read 3000 years in the future.

This was playing while I slept. I dreamed of ancient ruins and magnificent cities stretching for miles. Amazing!!!

I can not express how much I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. Thank you so much for the work that you put into this production. I can't wait to watch the rest of your content.

@FallofCivilizations

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, very kind of you

I believe I commented on an earlier video of this channel, effectively saying that this podcast inspired me to pursue history. If you do end up reading this, I just got an offer from Oxford for ancient and modern history, I can’t say thank you enough, this podcast continues to inspire me and exposes me to new and underrepresented areas of history. Thank you. I even put this series in my personal statement (I hope you don’t mind), absolutely brilliant.

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the place!

@wolfpack1061

2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly impressive congratulations man

@TheBillaro

2 жыл бұрын

what did they say about the series?

@hexapodc.1973

2 жыл бұрын

Bro, congrats

@richardIII3

2 жыл бұрын

Please check your spelling. You made a typo. new not knew. Anybody can do it. Congrats on getting into Oxford.

As a history teacher, I realized watching this that I have never even seen footage of the Tigris or Euphrates Rivers. Thanks for the amazing footage, and the excellent storytelling.

@assyrianbetnahrian9574

2 жыл бұрын

The rivers are dry now . Because Turkey build dems and stop water flow. People have no water

@nonyadamnbusiness9887

2 жыл бұрын

That's kind of hard to believe, considering all the war footage that's been in the news for the last three decades.

@josephine5809

2 жыл бұрын

@@nonyadamnbusiness9887 It's not that hard to believe. I can see how they may have seen plenty of images of the rivers but no actual live footage until this point.

@robertenglehardt9706

Жыл бұрын

It is astounding that with all the technology we have, there is so little in terms of high quality documentaries except from smaller talented outfits like this- most people know nothing of this world except modern war footage. I bet a well crafted decently funded miniseries would do great on network television- I think the public wants more than politics and dysfunctional celebrity trials. They sell the people short. The heritage of the near east is our heritage also. We don’t need Mesopotamia and man made climate change, although climate and Mesopotamia is closely linked for thousands of years. We don’t need racial or religious strife- just exploration of how we became who we are.

@nonyadamnbusiness9887

Жыл бұрын

@@robertenglehardt9706 Television should have died about 2010.

Incidentally, Paul: this was your best episode yet, by a margin. If a person is not awed by history after watching this, they are lacking something.

@FallofCivilizations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, glad you thought so!

@kartazina

11 ай бұрын

I find Episode 10 equally remarkable. Having said that, all episodes are a treasure trove...so eloquently presented! Well done!

This stuff is awesome! The first time I watch an episode it educates and entertains. Then the reruns put me to sleep and give me cool dreams. Nice..very nice. Thank you for making these!

As a person who loves ancient history, no lullaby is better than these epic story in 12.a.m. Thank you from Japan

@donaldpaterson5827

Ай бұрын

Yes, they put me to sleep too. I mean that in the nicest way lol.

Clicked soooo fast 🔥🔥🙏🙏Thank you. These episodes are incredible!!! Have listened to the Sumerian one over 1000 times. Ever so appreciative of your time, work & effort

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy this continuation of the story.

@YSOTDAN

2 жыл бұрын

Is like listening to Dan carlins Judgement of Nineveh;…. However yours is so entrancing, intoxicating;…. Even magical in story telling ✨ sincerely appreciate all you do

@extremechimpout

2 жыл бұрын

I have listened to it over 2000 times

Something that should have been mentioned is how the cultural influence of Assyria survived long after its fall as a civilization. The Assyrian language has many offshoots spoken throughout the Middle East, and to this day, there are still some who speak it. Assyrians live in diaspora all over the world, but a few still live in their ancestral homeland. Many Assyrians are part of Christian churches that still use their language for liturgy, and have had a significant impact on the faith as a whole. Other than that, amazing video, absolutely fantastic!

I'm glad to see this video has nearly 10 million views. Well deserved! You really bring history to life.

@robertandrewbaptie3006

Жыл бұрын

It has 10 million now 👌

@Dizle81

11 ай бұрын

@@robertandrewbaptie3006 12 million, still counting

So someone who is ancient to us, stumbled upon the ruins of a civilization already ancient to them. And this civilization already had a long history of civilizations preceding them. That summarizes well why I am so fascinated by this era. We know so little about them. We think they were primitive, but not really. We know small fragments about their history, but their actual history and life was just as rich as ours today, with politics, feuds, social events, trade, inventions etc…

@brassteeth3355

2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating

@moguldamongrel3054

2 жыл бұрын

Wish they hadn't have destroyed the library of Alexandria.

@barbiquearea

2 жыл бұрын

To think Babylon was a long dead ancient civilization by the time of Assyria, which itself had long died out by the time of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Makes you realize that all civilizations are but sandcastles that will eventually be swept away by the tide.

@barbiquearea

2 жыл бұрын

They say China is the world's oldest continuous civilization. As someone who is Chinese I never considered my people's earliest period (the Xia and Zhou dynasties) to be primitive. They were just less technologically advanced though still just as culturally rich as their successor dynasties.

@cavramau

2 жыл бұрын

@@barbiquearea written history was the difference. Cuneiform was not decoded for millennia.

I don't even understand how you make these ! I mean imagine how much time it must take just to type the script for a 3 plus hour video. Imagine all the research hours spent putting it together. And then to add a whole cinematic element telling the life of an empire like a story to help put the listener there in their head. Truly incredible what you do. And thank you from us all for doing it . A few characters in this comment section don't do justice the thanks u deserve !

@FallofCivilizations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, a script like this is around 25,000 words, and took 8 weeks to write, and a few weeks to produce. Video can take another 6 weeks.

@SneakGoblin7

Жыл бұрын

@@FallofCivilizations absolute dedication to bring an ambitious project each few months. Thanks FoC!

@orphandextro7046

Жыл бұрын

Literally, I watch these videos over TV shows. This is what I do on my nights off. Stay up until 2:30am, watching these. I’ll be so sad to run out. Anyways, thank for making them.

@rosykatzCATS

Жыл бұрын

They are documentaries

@cbabick

Жыл бұрын

I agree. It is so much work. But people like me appreciate it more than you could know. I didn't take any coursework on this in college (studied other things) and they certainly didn't teach us much at all about this area in my grade school. I am almost 60 now and love to learn about history on my own--I cannot get enough of ancient history.

This channel provides for free the best historical series on ancient civilizations available anywhere. He has a book coming out late April 2024, can’t wait to get it!

@FallofCivilizations

3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I've watched this particular documentary 5 times from beginning to end. I think I'm obsessed, but it's the best kind of obsession: even though I'm a Greek, from a completely different culture, through this video alone I have been acquainted with Assyrian history so much, to the point of being passionate about it. I truly hope that any coverage of ancient Greece, be it the Minoans, the Mycenaeans, the classical age or the Hellenistic period, receive such lengthy, meticulous and immaculate coverage. Because anyone just immerses himself into this. Thank you, Mr Cooper, from your contribution and giving these precious bits of knowledge for free Edit: Mr Cooper, you have covered the Byzantine age of Greece, remarkably as well.

@noneyabeeswax3200

Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched all of them at least 5x,Collapse is one of the premier providers of history

I was born in the capital of Assyrian empire (Nineveh) so proud to be part of that region ❤️🇮🇶

@LE749

2 жыл бұрын

Alf wardey....I'm from Hassake,Syria.🖖

@Sukira69

2 жыл бұрын

What's there to be proud most middle east coming to Christian countries in Europe

@igorjanakjiev966

2 жыл бұрын

In old days that was the begining of our CIvilisation today so poor , huge control by religions especialy Islam as a retarder of our time same s with the Christianity especialy VAtican and Inquisition in the past

@LE749

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sukira69 Syria was a Christian country until the 13th century. Assyrians are known to b the first people to believe in Jesus. I live in Cacanada now and certainly not to proud to say it. My parents brought us here because of a poster they saw in magazines. Million times more proud to be Syrian than Cacanadian and hope to go back as soon as the G7 stop founding all those terrorists.

@The_ZeroLine

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sukira69 Don’t get touchy, incel. Clearly you immediately took it as a challenge lol. You ever been proud of something your country achieved? Yes. And did you personally have anything to do with that achievement? No. He probably meant proud as in he thinks it is very cool/interesting to have been born in a city that was literally already old 5,000 years before most of Europe’s oldest cities were even born.

You are truly one of the most valuable content creators of a generation. To put so much incredible information into such exquisite context for the future record is a great work. Thank you.

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, very kind of you!

@greghelm843

2 жыл бұрын

Me and my Mrs agree we listen to these in bed and eagerly await where and when we'll end up next

@idolhand6468

2 жыл бұрын

For future records...... if digital video lasts longer than clay tablets .

@henryv4222

2 жыл бұрын

Those Hebrew prophets are the greatest content creators of all generations

@itsMe_TheHerpes

2 жыл бұрын

i don't want to be that guy, but don't you guys think that we should change the name of the a**yrians ? i mean... it's a hate word and it should not be used. we need to modify the name from all history book and ban the word, we should name then some other way. i already sent a letter to the authorities about it.

This is the kind of history documentary I dearly miss. Detailed but never dry.

This is a masterpiece. Thank you for capturing and presenting the history so beautifully.

I think that one of the main reasons that I really enjoy your presentations is your pace and delivery are perfect. The episodes take as long as they need to take, without removing valuable pauses for thinking etc. Well done Paul and thank you!

I’m assyrian and I loved this episode. Thank you so much. We are a dying community but we are still here.

I watched all three hours of this. Every minute of it was amazing.

This is one of the best historical videos on KZread. It's amazing, not only do you talk about the rulers, you also talk about the day to day lives of the people living during that time. It's rare to find historical videos on KZread which talk about day to day lives and activities of civilians. Most videos only talk about the leaders and nobleman.

The colouring of the carvings was especially wonderful. I can't imagine how much work must have gone into making this. Thank you!

@kineticcreative1035

2 жыл бұрын

Many Hours.

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! Yes it took a long time

@vaevictis_

2 жыл бұрын

Especially those depictions of the lion hunts near the end of the empire. So much detail!

@dusteye1616

2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofCivilizations Thanks

@atomictraveller

2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofCivilizations that one voice actor is a bit too enthused, it was hard to focus on the meaning because of the exaggerated prosody.

What the History Channel should have been. You have brought insight and joy to me and my family. Blessings be upon you and all you do and we all wish you much success on KZread. :D

@JoWuHashPlan

2 жыл бұрын

If this was on the history channel, at least 75% of it would have attributed the events to aliens.

@kylespencer7756

2 жыл бұрын

history Channel did use to be like this. I remember ancient history Tuesdays. I used to watch shows in the morning before I went to school about letters that soldiers in world war 1 and 2 wrote to their loved ones from the front lines. then I didnt watch history channel for a couple years when I first moved out from my parents and it completely changed. i dont know what happened, the only explanation that makes sense is... ALIENS

@culwin

2 жыл бұрын

"History Channel" is just a name they named themselves. What's with the constant comparisons in these comments?

Fantastic breath of life into Assyria. So sad. I love history so much it makes me sick. Thanks for this wonderful movie.

This show is better than anything on the history channel In the past decade and counting.

@Harriet-Jesamine

Ай бұрын

The History Channel is to History analogous with what a McFlurry is to nutrition.

What can I say? This was the best thing I’ve watched on KZread, the details the Research the visual aids and no ads! As descendant of assyrians I would like to thank you and your team with all my heart for this amazing work. I wish you all the best in your next episode.

@FallofCivilizations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend, very kind!

@FallofCivilizations

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend, very kind

@eddiebeato5546

5 ай бұрын

This documentary is a time-machine…

Paul's work in these videos is of the very highest caliber, and I am most grateful to him for his work.

Thank you, this was great. Considering how long the Assyrian Empire lasted, it was amazing how this short video presented so much comprehensive & fascinating information.

@tomstratis9359

Жыл бұрын

@@yergagiamo Thank you responding. I do not know how to read it though.

If I'm ever in a coma, I want them to play two things for me just in case I can still listen: my family's voices and this podcast/documentary series.

The letter from that son to his mother about his clothes was so touching to me. It was hilarious -- kids really never change!

@argentum3919

7 ай бұрын

I loved it. He really took a dig at her like kids today do having to have the latest fashion sports shoes.

Every new episode is like Christmas. I must listen to every episode 7-8 times. Absolutely love what you do.

@ShyFly1000

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!!!

@kylespencer7756

2 жыл бұрын

same-sies

The quality of this work is absolutely amazing!

Brilliant documentary. Thank you for this excellent and informative documentary. The references made to Xenophon, Bible old testament and original Assyrian Akkadian and Sumerian writings has made this documentary very special. Thank you for your hard work. 10 out of 10.

Thanks Mr. Cooper for the video version of this broadcast which I have listened to several times. As an Iraqi Christian who grew up on the outskirts of Nineveh speaking the ancient Aramaic language, I know my roots run deep into that land. It hurts me deeply seeing the ancient ruins of Nineveh under the dirt neglected and forgotten. I hope for a day, Iraqis will finally realize and cherish their own true history and not the history of the conqueror.

@dannypederson6213

2 жыл бұрын

the time will come sam

@steelheart9582

2 жыл бұрын

Everything crumbles to dust, there is nothing to treasure about vanity

@henogee8320

Жыл бұрын

Iraqi Christian or Assyrian?

@iraq1974

Жыл бұрын

@@henogee8320 its complicated in my book, I know I was born in Iraq, I know I am a Chaldean Christian. I know I speak Aramaic but I can not prove to anyone that I belong to the ancient Assyrians that ruled that area 2500 years ago.

@henogee8320

Жыл бұрын

@@iraq1974 you got point ,but you can say your chaldian .

As a history, geography, biology, language, literature, and documentary nerd and aspiring fantasy novelist, this channel is a beautiful trove of high quality treasure. Thank you so much for the passion and dedication you are putting into these videos and the admiration and respect you have for these cultures. Every episode is inspiring!

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@ShyFly1000

2 жыл бұрын

Every single episode is a masterpiece! I couldn’t agree more.

@khiljinagor8976

2 жыл бұрын

Legendary stuff this Fall of Civilisations, a treasure trove.

The quality of this documentary is just astonishing. Big BRAVO for Fall of Civilizations, Big Congratulations! Thanks for this free content for everyone, this kind of video must be an example.

@FallofCivilizations

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks!

I've watched this 3 maybe 4 times and I swear it gets better each time. This is a Masterpiece in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing your passion.

@pariahthistledowne3934

Жыл бұрын

i have watched every episode more than once. Truly...this is brilliant content!

I sent this documentary to my brother , he said man it's 3 hours and I can't commit to watching such a long video. I urged him to watch at least the first 5 minutes , he ended up not only seeing the whole video once but twice and subscribed to the channel! Paul, you are a godsent for those who love history, I can't thank you enough.

@jonathangeddes9786

2 жыл бұрын

First five minutes classic trick 🤣...I use it on myself and my maths and physics students :)

@Perseverence

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathangeddes9786 😁

@remalim9471

2 жыл бұрын

5 star documentary.

@howdareyouexist

2 жыл бұрын

@@Perseverence no

@Great_Olaf5

2 жыл бұрын

It's one thing to get hooked into and lose 3 hours watching a series of sorry videos, it's entirely another matter to be hooked into and lose yourself in a single 3 hour video.

As an Assyrian, I must say this is a great compilation and depiction of my ancestors history which is also in line with biblical scriptures parts of the historical timelines outlined. So proud of my heritage! Thank you for this documentary. Amazing work! 👏

@arthurfleck1554

5 ай бұрын

And European scholars have deciphered all the writing systems which describe the history you are so proud of. And Europeans have reconstructed every detail of the civilizations you are so proud of! And Europeans were the first to perform archaeological research in the middle-east. NEVER FORGET THAT!

@idiotequedwaal

5 ай бұрын

​@@arthurfleck1554Why did you feel the need to awash us with your bigotry?

@arthurfleck1554

5 ай бұрын

@@idiotequedwaal Prove me wrong! Ignoramus.

@mohammedayad1041

4 ай бұрын

​@@arthurfleck1554 typical colonial European crying over a civilization that's not his , cry is silence.

@arthurfleck1554

4 ай бұрын

Name one arab who has translated an ancient language on his own, or has done any original archeological research?

That was excellent. I am going to start from your first video and watch them all. So many people are intentionally uninterested and ignorant of history. No wonder we're doomed to repeat it.

@jasondauenbaugh9060

5 ай бұрын

I like these alot too. Very interesting. Your comment is spot on about the past repeating itself.

Now this is how you tell history. One of the most engaging and thought provoking historical documentaries that I have ever watched.. History Channel should take note. Bravo 👏

@notbobrosss3670

2 жыл бұрын

History channel should step aside and give up it’s shame title.

@SimpletonSimonton

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. The history channel is anything but. Now it’s ancient aliens and conspiracy twaddle. You know, in my country (Ireland) history is now an optional subject for secondary school age students, and I think this a shame and a mistake. The old saying “those who forget history, are doomed to repeat it” means more and more these days.

@culwin

2 жыл бұрын

History Channel should shut down. It's trash. Everybody knows that. It's just a name, that has nothing to do with History.

I was literally thinking about your podcast this morning wondering when a new episode would be coming.. made my day thank you

@FallofCivilizations

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@dayangmarikit6860

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I was just thinking about this just two days ago... When will Fall of Civilizations upload again? and now it's here.

@dayangmarikit6860

2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofCivilizations - Thank you for your hard work, I love your videos.

@HansMaxiBricks

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, we were watching episode 1 for the 4th time and I was like “when assyria pls” and then I saw it, shouting like crazy with joy

@adrianne2859

2 жыл бұрын

@Fall of Civilizations you should do an episode on the Anasazi and native Americans from the Southwest .

I just discovered this channel somehow and I’ve been a history nerd my whole life I truly can’t get enough, thank you for putting so much thought and effort into creating your content it’s amazing quality

I love this guys voice so easy to understand him speaking. Much love.

Without a doubt: the most scholarly rendered, thoroughly researched, and gracefully composed ancient history podcast available: nonpareil. Kudos again for a a gem amidst internet dross. Θάλαττα, θάλαττα: another FOC podcast!

@Hello.Sailor

2 жыл бұрын

Pfft. This is a terrible synopsis of Anabasis. Clearchus did not die in battle at Cunaxa as insinuated here, he broke the enemy on the wing he'd been assigned without losing a single man and then chased them from the field. When they camped that night, it was with the surety Cyrus' army had been victorious. He would only be slain when negotiating safe passage for he and the other Greek mercenaries. Xenophon is not merely one of the greatest writers of antiquity in terms of clarity and quality of prose, but the greatest in all ancient Greece. To summarize Anabasis without having obviously read even its opening pages casts serious doubt on this "thorough research" and "graceful compos(ition)" -whatever that means.

@calcoleman2398

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hello.Sailor More of a cultural history than an military account. :)

@khiljinagor8976

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hello.Sailor I don't feel your criticism is justified as in which format of history has there been an account of everything in that somebody else always knows another account or a little more detail.

@whyjnot420

2 жыл бұрын

@@khiljinagor8976 I disagree, the way Cunaxa is talked about here compresses events in an unsatisfactory manner that could have been eliminated by simply stating "Later, some days after the battle...." The way that it is worded struck me as a pretty bad way of stating it given that this is a 3 hour video and 3 extra seconds which would give a far better idea of that little aspect of the Anabasis and would have made it far better. I understand that the point here was to discuss other aspects of the Anabasis and not the battle, but that bit about Clearchus stuck out at me like a red thumb waving a tie dye flag on top of a car in the middle of a busy intersection. Clearly one part of it, was to use it to show that Xenophon wasn't to the ten thousand what Napoleon was to the invasion of Egypt. Getting a battlefield promotion (or battlefield election as it were) or being an original member of the command staff is a far sight from getting elected to the position in the aftermath of treachery. This gives context to the man who wrote the Anabasis, and what he was doing there (at least during that part of the journey). btw, it is not so much about the inclusion of detail, it is the implication of the wording. As Pierre Abelard said almost a thousand years ago in Sic et Non: Be precise in the use of words and expect precision from others. These are words that have meaning that transcends the time, place and reason they were written.

@calcoleman2398

2 жыл бұрын

@@whyjnot420 But this really is about Classical Greek history.

as an Assyrian i really Appreciate your awesome work! hopwfully we come back stronger than ever before!

@nikbombo6648

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully not

@aurionlover4128

Жыл бұрын

@@nikbombo6648 L

@henrypahulu40

Жыл бұрын

there are no more assyrians, babylonians or ancient people nowadays. you live in that area doesnt make you one of them.

@aurionlover4128

Жыл бұрын

@@henrypahulu40 my genetics say otherwise😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

@TracyD2

6 ай бұрын

@@aurionlover4128unless you are to be king you will suffer like everyone else Genetics or not I am not sure where you get your thinking from You should work on that

This is a friggin incredible achievement of a documentary. Finally I understand

Each episode is a work of art. The narration is perfect. Thanks.

You're an amazing narrator bordering on hypnotist. to anyone who doubts a 3 hour video: you're not trapped in a theater. do as I did, and watch a bit at a time. it's worth it. this was an amazing composition and I can't imagine how many hours were spent making it. bravo

@TheOnlyDamien

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I watch them! The 3 hours seems daunting but it's all beautifully chopped up into little stories that slowly form into the big picture at the end and can absolutely be watching in small bite sized chunks until you have watched it all, truly some amazing content.

@Ravencos

2 жыл бұрын

Would have been half the length if he didn't draw his words out so much. Unnecessarily long.

“If you really loved me, mom, you’d get me some new clothes.” 😂 Such a clear, human voice from the distant past.

It was both refreshing and of course a reward to come across your effort, your works here. I discovered it on KZread. So satisfying to get a whole other and new telling of the history of civilization. Please accept my simple nod of appreciation for your great work, you have my respect and admiration. If I could demonstrate it more at this time it would be done, thank you.

There are not words to tell you how very much I enjoyed this documentary. All I can say is thank you. Thank you very very much. What a masterful telling of the story of an empire from such a deeply personal perspective of the players on the grand chessboard. Brilliant.

@FallofCivilizations

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening my friend

As an Assyrian, I’m excited to see this podcast. It fills me with both pride and sorrow, but I’m very glad to see my ancient ancestors honestly represented.

@anastasiamahal1432

2 жыл бұрын

I second that.

@edmon2111

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankxu1407 Assyrians will never perish, We are one of Gods people. Assyria will rise, mark my words. Khya Atour

@homershimshon4172

2 жыл бұрын

Proud Assyrian here too.

@faithk9707

2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa is Assyrian too! His family lived near Lake Urmia in Iran before they were persecuted and had to flee

@oyonan

2 жыл бұрын

@@faithk9707 it’s so sad to hear the stories of how our ancestors ended up where they did. My grandfather lived in the Hakkari mountains of northern Iraq. During the Assyrian genocide, yet people of his town and all the surrounding villages fled on foot into turkey. It took a year and half I think, chased and killed by the Kurds the whole way. My grandfather lost most of his family, most families were destroyed. I could tell stories all day about the journey, but they eventually got to turkey and were given asylum, but were treated terribly because they were Christian. My grandfather, Tom, by the way, joined the British army as a translator because he could speak 6 local languages. His family was wealthy before the genocide so he was well educated. After the war his CO liked him so much he offered to take Tom back with him to Britain rather than leave him destitute in a war torn land with no future. So he went, and after six months in London with his CO’s family was honourably discharged. His CO, a colonel Mumford, gave him a bunch of cash and the option to go anywhere in the British empire to settle. He’d had malaria as a child and didn’t want to risk it again, (by the way that was the only time he was ever sick in his 103 years) so rather than moving to Brazil to farm, he chose Canada, since he’d heard there were other Assyrians settled there. Sure enough, he met my grandmother there, who was an Assyrian who’s family had come during a wave of immigration in the 1800s. She was born in Canada. And that was my grandpas lift up til he was 17, since he’s lied about his age to enlist!

Astounding and amazing, the quality of this work, I don't have the slightest clue who still watches TV nowadays when you have things like this available.

@dannypederson6213

2 жыл бұрын

yup feel the same

@kianlie9855

2 жыл бұрын

TV is going the way of the dinosaurs. I rarely watch it.

I love the Xenophon segment in the beginning. I've played it over and over, helps me to relax.

I can't think of a single history lecture, documentary or podcast that does a better job at actually taking you back in history, almost as if you're there experiencing it for yourself.

I love history podcasts, but I always find myself pausing to look at maps and artistic recreations and photos of artifacts to get visuals to pair with it, so thank you for paring the two! Even contrasting the ancient story with visuals of the contemporary region is wonderful for really stimulating the intellect.

@ProvidenceNL

2 жыл бұрын

Another you might really like then is History time, amazing channel.

@lewisner

2 жыл бұрын

I wish the videos were annotated with the names of the ruins like the one at 14.29.

Gorgeous film. Never have I been so drawn into ancient history. I loved it!

This makes the History Channel like a low buck KZreadr channel. Great stuff.

Seeing the steeles in color was amazing.Had to pause everytime one came up

Now to complete the trilogy, you need to do one about the Babylonian Empire. Please do it to make it a full Mesopotamia trilogy.

@1966bluemax

Жыл бұрын

Yes please, Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian

@rolexxx40

Жыл бұрын

Yes please do it

@GuantanamoBayBarbie3

Жыл бұрын

🙏 Yes, please! That'd be awesome!

@Sanitarium_The_Movie

Жыл бұрын

One on the rise & fall of the Babylonian Empire would be nice!

@emperoremyhriv4968

Жыл бұрын

​@@Sanitarium_The_Movie He isn't doing something about the Islamic empires and what made them collapse unfortunately. I would love to see one about the abbasid caliphate or the emirate of Cordoba.

I have always loved the ancient histories of early historical kings and kingdoms. Much of this I learned in Church as a child and later as an adult. Some I learned in school history classes taught by young women who only wanted to teach history. A very few wanted to teach the 'life' of that history. I am now a very old woman who was surprised at how much of this historical narrative that I remembered. I am now encouraged to draw out my long un-read books that I enjoyed so much when I was younger. I am also encouraged to look up more of your work to enjoy with my grandchildren. Thank you for your very hard work at studying and presenting this part of history. I know that my daughter and her sons will appreciate it as well.

Thank you, as Iraqis this is the most detailed documentary I’ve ever seen. There’s something magical about the bonds with this land that still draws me even after leaving for years still feels my roots speaks to me, difficult to explain but it’s there.

The opening narration of this documentary is definitely one of the most awesome ones I have seen so far! Xenophon reminiscing about an ancient people, just as we do about ancient Greece today!

@khester7397

2 жыл бұрын

Cant agree more. Excellent illustration of the scale of time and human experience within it.

@ivenireland8270

2 жыл бұрын

I have to admit that I have always lumped all tha ancient civilisations together, but this really made me realise the large timescale they cover.

@lewisacaroll2429

2 жыл бұрын

Love you surname...

Literally the most excited I get for any channel upload

I wish there were more of these..I listen to them over and over

I recently spent several days in bed in Kathmandu -- a smallish civilization that has expanded and imploded many times over the millenia -- recovering from various seasonal maladies, binge-watching and listening to this series. This has been the best, and most educational, time I ever had being sick! Hats off to all of you that have worked on this magnificent project.

We, your fans, are so grateful for your devotion to making these videos. This is one of my top comfort shows.

@FallofCivilizations

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex!

I’ve learned more history from this channel than I did in all my formal education, kindergarten through doctorate (not a history major, of course). And more than just facts and stories, I’ve gained broader context that has helped disparate pockets of knowledge meld together into a more cohesive understanding of the history of human civilization. And it’s been fun!

@Sleepyjew

2 жыл бұрын

Very well worded and I couldn't agree more. I've never been so applied before. This is much more interesting to me than main stream fantasy titles.

This is so much better than other history that I have listened to or watched. Imagine if history class was like this. Amazing script and narration guys! Amazing work indeed!

This documentary is a masterpiece. Congratulations.

I was born in Nineveh! Your documentary is amazing! I definitely learned new things about my ancient people of Assyria! Thank you so much for the hard work you put into this documentary! Proud to be Assyrian!

@il967

2 жыл бұрын

@ThxGod It'sOver no they didn't

@il967

2 жыл бұрын

@ThxGod It'sOver There is no evidence for that. We have access to ancient Israelite DNA samples, and modern day Samaritans and Jordanian Christians are the most genetically similar modern population to them. This is direct genetic evidence. This is the best evidence can get.

@il967

2 жыл бұрын

@ThxGod It'sOver you are deranged

@pelleoh

2 жыл бұрын

@ThxGod It'sOver Go away, black American racist! Nothing that you racists have anything to do with reality.

@pelleoh

2 жыл бұрын

@ThxGod It'sOver I have reported you as you're a black supremacist spreading hate and racist on this platform. I really hope KZread take their responsibility and BAN you from the platform! And black Americans is NOT African in any way shape or form. US "education" is so bad the rest of the world is just stunned. Go away, racist!

This channel, FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS, is hands down the best documentary channel on yt I've found by far.. So much detailed info n camera work

Some of the best work I've seen on KZread

Freaking Epic. So Many ideas and Images went throgh My mind while i listened to this in My night Job.

I love that you have people narrating the foreign language. It adds a lot to the experience of these videos. I appreciate it and everything you've done with this series