The Post-Classical Era (500-1500) | The Crusades, the Aztecs, Mongols, African Kingdoms Documentary

Post-classical history, as used in global history, generally runs from about 500 CE to 1500 CE (roughly corresponding to the European Middle Ages). The period is characterized by the expansion of civilizations geographically and development of trade networks between civilizations.

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In Asia, the spread of Islam created a new empire and Islamic Golden Age with trade among the Asian, African and European continents, and advances in science in the medieval Islamic world. East Asia experienced the full establishment of power of Imperial China, which established several prosperous dynasties influencing Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. Religions such as Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism spread in the region. Gunpowder was developed in China during the post-classical era. The Mongol Empire connected Europe and Asia, creating safe trade and stability between the two regions. In total the population of the world doubled in the time period from approximately 210 million in 500 AD to 461 million in 1500 AD. Population generally grew steadily throughout the period but endured some incidental declines in events including the Plague of Justinian, the Mongol Invasions, and the Black Death.

This period is also called the medieval era, post-antiquity era, post-ancient era, or pre-modern era.

This documentary about the Middle Ages is a bare-bones introduction to the Postclassical Period from around the year 500 until around 1500. The focus is global, instead of only Europe. It is 2nd in our 4-part TIME PERIOD series

Main focuses:
West African Kingdoms, Middle Ages, Rise of Islam, Delhi Sultanate, Khmer Empire, Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties, Japanese Shogunates, Crusades, Black Death, Mongol Empire, Mississippians, Mayans and Aztecs, Incans, Melanesians and Polynesians, Fall of Constantinople.


This is the second part of a 4 part TIME PERIOD series. The links to the rest will be placed here when completed
Part 1: Ancient History (4000 BCE - 500 CE) :    • The Ancient World (4000 BCE-500 CE) M...  
Part 2: Middle Ages/Medieval (500 - 1500) : current video
Part 3: Early Modern History (1500 - 1789) :    • Early Modern Era (1500 - 1800) | The ...  
Part 4: Late Modern History (1789 - ) :

0:00 Intro
0:53 African Kingdoms
4:01 European Middle Ages
9:48 Middle Eastern Rise of Islam
13:03 India and Southeast Asia
15:50 China, Korea, and Japan
21:01 Mongol Expansion
23:32 Old World Connectivity
24:44 North and South America
32:44 Oceanian Civilizations
34:11 Conclusion

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Ancient Mystery Waltz (Vivace) by Kevin MacLeod
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River Fire by Kevin MacLeod
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Decline by Kevin MacLeod
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Eastminster by Kevin MacLeod
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Opium by Kevin MacLeod
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Our Story Begins by Kevin MacLeod
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