Deep Dive Conversation 4: Territorial States, Nomads, and Microsocieties
Hello! Remember, conversations are meant to help us think about, digest, discuss, and question the issues we are confronting and the materials we are engaging. Pick something from the Deep Dive options that looks interesting, read (or watch or listen to) it, and then tell us about it. Some tips:
- Go beyond simple summaries of the item you selected (though your summary should be accurate)
- Share what you found interesting, surprising, or significant about what you read (or viewed, or heard)
- Connect the item back to what we read and/or viewed for this module (“Things everyone should read and review” from the module front page)
Let’s be sure that our conversations are informal, open, and engaging dialogues (and keep in mind you are more than welcome to use the video function to record yourself—note that it may take a few minutes to save). You can review the tips for conversations here—remember to check back through the module.
Deep Dive options (remember, select one of these nine items to read, watch, or listen to):
Readings:
- (Oceania) Adrian Horridge, “Origins and Relationships of Pacific Canoes and RigsLinks to an external site.” in Canoes of the Grand Ocean
- “Oracle BonesLinks to an external site.” World History Encyclopedia
- JSTOR Daily: Drinking Wine in Ancient ChinaLinks to an external site.
- JSTOR Daily: How to Read the Bones Like a ScapulimancerLinks to an external site.
Podcasts:
- (Egypt) “The Temple of Karnak at LuxorLinks to an external site.” Wonders of the World Podcast
- (Egypt) “The Temple of Ramesses at Abu SimbelLinks to an external site.” Wonders of the World Podcast
- (East Africa) “Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of KushLinks to an external site.” Tides of History
Documentaries and explainer videos:
- CrashCourse “Bronze Age CollapseLinks to an external site.“
- (Egypt) TedEd, “The Pharoah That Wouldn’t Be ForgottenLinks to an external site.“
- (Bablyon) Today I Found Out “The Code of HammurabiLinks to an external site.