Mr. Graney’s Global History: Recent Episodes
Sean Graney
An examination of the belief systems in Classical China including Confucianism, Daoism and the political idea of Legalism
This episode talks about what the political structure was in Classical Greece city-states, gives a glimpse into Athens and Sparta and explains the causes and effects of the Persian Wars
Examination of the Shang Dynasty which includes the geography in China where it developed, achievements, government, social classes, religion, economy, and its decline. Brief introduction of the Mandate of Heaven and the Dynastic Cycle.
An examination of the Indus River Valley including the geography of the region where they developed, achievements, culture, and overall characteristics of their civilization.
Overview of the first civilizations in Mesopotamia including the Sumerians and the Babylonians.
The birthplace of agriculture, it’s fertile soil helped the first farmers have sustainable food.
This gives information about the Paleolithic Era and ends right before we start to talk about the Neolithic Revolution