A series of short animations that take the viewer back in time to explore seven different ancient civilizations.
These clips are from the BBC series Lost Lands.
Suitable for: KS2 in Engalnd, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.
The story of the Benin bronzes. video
A young boy, Ibi, shows us how the trading civilisation of Benin created their famous bronzes.
Introduction to the Indus Valley. video
A young girl, Suri, introduces us to life in the ancient Indus Valley 4,500 years ago, where civilisation depends on farming and trade.
Introducing Ancient Egypt. video
Nefa, a priest in training, shows us ancient Egyptian buildings and introduces us to their religious beliefs about life after death.
Introducing the Shang Dynasty. video
Li and his father introduce us to life in Bronze Age China under the Shang Dynasty.
Introducing Ancient Sumer. video
Urian, who is learning to read and write, gives us a tour of one of the first known cities: Uruk in what became modern-day Iraq.
Introducing the Maya civilisation. video
Like children 1000 years later, Akbal wants to be a professional footballer. He shows us how it's played in Mayan Central America.
Baghdad in 900AD. video
Ali lives in the most advanced city in the world: Baghdad. He wants to be a scholar and contribute to the Golden Age of Islam.
Where next?
KS2 History: The Romans. collection
A collection of animated videos about Ancient Rome, with a focus on Roman Britain.
KS2 History: Ancient Egypt. collection
A collection of eight videos exploring all aspects of life in Ancient Egypt.
KS2 History: Life in Tudor times. collection
Discover the Tudors - famous kings and queens, grizzly punishments, far-fetched medicine, smelly jobs and brutal sports!
