18. Egypt - Fall of the Pharaohs

[@JohnMisdreavous]

Its still unreal to me a documentary of this caliber, free and independently produced. Paul Cooper is the man And so the are the rest of his team

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend

[@DiscGolfKid]

Free and well done for sure, and mostly incorrect lol

[@JohnMisdreavous]

@@DiscGolfKid if you would be so kind to show us where he got it wrong

[@catfishrob1]

​@@DiscGolfKidwhat's incorrect? I'm no Egyptologist, but what I have heard so far lines up with what I have read in the past.

[@billklatsch5058]

@@JohnMisdreavous He prolly thinks Aliens did it....

[@bcvanrijswijk]

Unlike many other podcasts where the speakers always seem to be in a hurry, yours is a breath of fresh air with its calm, relaxed and enjoyable presentation.

[@tonyharpur8383]

Exactly! I fully agree! Paul's presentation, gentle pace and cadence is beautifully mesmerising....and the tale he conveys just seeps into you.

[@mojacarflamenco6314]

@@tonyharpur8383always makes me think of the passage from Shakespeare’, “ Let us sit upon. The grass and tell sad stories of the deaths of kings. . .”

[@eldraque4556]

yeah, he doesn't need to hurry, the past and the truth aren't going any where

[@eldraque4556]

@@mojacarflamenco6314 beautiful

[@mikeyforrester6887]

My one problem with the channel is that he tlks to slowly it's just annoying.

[@turalf.9039]

I've been checking the channel for this video every single day since the audio version was posted. What a day! Thank you Paul! your big fan from Baku, Azerbaijan.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy.

[@rrrichard4151]

Awesome channel🙏🏼 we appreciate the work you put in:)

[@jimdaniels7531]

Me too. Glad I'm not the only one so obsessed. Excellent series!

[@ericoreilly8368]

Me too, i already have listened to it several times.

[@jimdaniels7531]

Don't mind us, Paul Cooper. We're just junkies itching for our next fix, lol.

[@Mikdefish]

Incredible channel, and in the age of a exhausting AI voice overs, hearing a real genuine calm well spoken human is a breath of fresh air, the irony of how times have changed so much

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend

[@Mr.Glidehook]

I too have had enough of AI narration. I don't even know if AI actually creates videos. It's not funny anymore. This is a great presentation, researched by a human, written with care and filmed and edited with an expert touch. Very well done, and I'm honored to be able to see it, especially free of charge.

[@IsaacWesterling]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@AnthonyCrayton-r3c]

Not that serious man lol. Your just trying to find nitpick situations lol

[@S_S-WHYT]

Totally agree!

[@pridefulobserver3807]

My day just got BRIGHTER, whenever Fall of Civilizations uploads a documentary.

[@Yellowtruck55]

Yes! Always a great day when he releases a new podcast. I've been checking my subscriptions every day for the past few weeks to see if this latest chapter on Egypt had arrived. And today, the magical little dot appeared next to Fall of Civilizations. What a triumph for Mr. Cooper; a massive 4 hour documentary in addition to the release of his newest book. Now for some food and drink to savor the next 4 hours!

[@GetYurMindRite]

Same!

[@robbertnugteren2801]

It has been on spotify since Feb 1! But I envy you for having a new episode now 😊

[@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY.]

I just discovered this channel and let’s just say I’m a happy man, I was searching for this exact kind of thing for a while but kept getting short/rushed documentaries. This is gold.

[@asumjessen2013]

One of the best series ever produced on KZbin

[@Drak976]

Agree I remember recommending this to people when I had only heard up to 2-3 or so.

[@shawnweed265]

It really is. I have watched and rewatched every episode multiple times and learn something everytime.

[@jrmckim]

I agree

[@cattymajiv]

THE BEST ! ! !

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

Not only youtube but also tv or any other platform.

[@Bisconaut]

"Fall Of Civilizations" is truly one of the greatest channels on KZbin. Superior productions of the most interesting of subjects. I wish these were the videos they showed us in school. These videos always humble me as they are reminders of just how fragile our current civilization is. The world we know today is just a couple hundred years old. The Egyptian civilization lasted 3000 years!!!🤯

[@cattymajiv]

Not one of, it is THE BEST!

[@katarh]

I was just thinking about how I got more out of 4 hours of KZbin than I did through the same amount of the subject being discussed in World History class in 10th grade. I think it's because in school, they're more concerned with the names, the time periods, the dates. The things that can be be tested in multiple choice. Whereas with this narrative, those things are included, but they are only part of the larger story of the rise and fall of the dynasties themselves. The whos and whats support the WHYs and the HOWS and those are the things that will help us remember.

[@CraigTheBrute-yf7no]

It will all vanish. Not even a memory will remain.

[@phantom20071]

Yes indeed! I have watched most of the productions and they are truly informative and fascinating. I've learned more about the history of the ancient world from them than I ever learned in school. Of course, I was in "school" in the 1960s when most of the information wasn't available and certainly not in such a professional format.

[@KudratNurmatov]

Mr Cooper, this is yet another masterpiece! I know that this is not a one man show, but big corporations spend millions on history-related content and without such success! Ever since the Sumer episode I was thinking what are the secret ingredients that make these podcasts such a blast and I think I formulated these: 1. Perfect voice - storytelling is important. 2. Attention to detail, even in a 3+ hr video. 3. Great sound complimentary to picture on the screen. 4. And the most important ingredient - your ability to immerse the viewers into daily lives of long-gone civilizations. It’s the poetry that suddenly brings these ancient peoples to life, and even the words and names. In this video, for instance, using Kemet, Waset, and Men-nefer instead of Greek versions - Egypt, Thebes and Memphis, respectively - makes a huge difference!

[@jarrahingham-murray8758]

Paul Cooper is the David Attenborough of ancient history! These documentaries are incredible, and his voice is so soothing and iconic 🙌

[@vickicali]

Apt analogy!

[@nokulungamncube5428]

@@vickicali Maybe a Nobel Price

[@tcam8809]

I agree, wholeheartedly. Any comparison to Sir David Attenborough is a compliment of the highest order.

[@benjamingeorg2027]

The content, the wording and ductus, the composition, pictures, editing, music and tempo, the voices - I am so captivated & fascinated, informed and inspired. Thank you for this piece of art.

[@katyaflippinov9197]

I love, love, love Attenborough!❤❤❤😊

[@themckenzies]

The fact that this channel is free always feels so wrong. We’re so lucky!!

[@sheliabryant3997]

@them. THE WHOLE WORLD benefits from the spectacular historical and visual information we are given about our Earth and our selves.

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

It's a true blessing! We should donate!

[@nassernasser6630]

I couldnt agree more, thats why I patreoned

[@mejsjalv]

"If loving you is wrong I don't wanna be right🎶" Even without the visuals this stuff is very engaging.

[@henkeljc]

1:22 1:22 ​@@sheliabryant3997

[@Saffron-sugar]

I love that I fall asleep in front of one video and then wake up hours later dreaming of ancient Egypt with mysteriously expanded education. It’s excellent.

[@baronsonics]

literally just happened to me haha

[@voytekopalski74]

@@baronsonics11

[@tiberiurus1289]

Same here. And what a video to wake up to

[@db_cio]

I thought I was the only one but very often this happens if I fall asleep to a podcast and they keep playing thru the night! It’s awesome.

[@nunyanunya4147]

... your chase ov knowledge is apathetic and lazy....

[@internetpolification]

The narrator is one of the best on KZbin. Excellent diction, grammatical perfection, superb delivery; a real talent, in my opinion

[@jessicachamaline86]

Yes!!

[@jessicachamaline86]

The writing is just fabulous as well.

[@elijahjohnjack]

The best History series regarding ancient empires ever produced.

[@h0rriphic]

Oh yes, easily. FoC puts mainstream/legacy media outlets to shame. The History Channel is too busy producing dumb series about pawnshops or whatever…but who cares when there are brilliant people who clearly love history creating masterpieces like this series- that anyone can enjoy for free on KZbin/spotify/etc. I hope the producer(s) of this channel know how widely beloved their work is.

[@justurboi3806]

1000% agree

[@danielgwynne7266]

@@h0rriphicprobably my third favourite history channel on KZbin. Best in terms of entertainment value but not quite up there in amount of historical information

[@lauralucio314]

Bar none!

[@lgorenc]

Hands down!

[@Tariq-oj5zz]

Pre-Islamic history of the Middle East is so under-rated. It's among the most interesting historical areas in the world. We need more content like this.

[@andrewjohnson8232]

True - but this is Nile Valley. African history.

[@bensantos3882]

​@andrewjohnson8232 The middle east is not only Arabia, but also Egypt as well as the Levant and parts of Anatolia. Remember Egypt's DNA roots share more in common with people's from those areas than say the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa or even the Sudanese.

[@bensantos3882]

Well said could you imagine how much more beautiful the Middle East would be if the Most Peaceful religion on Earth never was cancerized!?

[@Sparkypark]

@@bensantos3882It’s a nice country, apart from the people…

[@SirFigsAlot]

Yup, then religion comes in and ruins it. Such as Christianity did as well. Imagine the lack of wars we'd have without it

[@Mirzacavalic]

Who's falling asleep to this tonight?

[@country_angel097]

I normally put on the Bronze Age one or the video on the fall of Roman Britain at bed time.

[@Dacimania]

Me. Got it on loop lol

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

Literally me right now, LA CA 0322 hours PST

[@sutube10]

@@vicstanfieldshire77544:47 lol

[@coytheboy]

Me. This is my bedtime story

[@davidsuttie8849]

Thanks to the quality of your content, 3 children I know are excelling in history,they are only allowed educational screen time before bed. They always ask for fall of civilizations. I'm sure there are many more kids out there who fall asleep to this and, as a result , know more about the vikings or the romans than their teachers? Thank you for making history so engaging to young minds .

[@pencilswordfish]

I just told everyone at home there's a new episode of Fall of Civilizations. You're like an event movie here, some of us in the couch, others in the background while we work and we just marathon a whole episode for the rest of the afternoon. Even the kids are into it now (I wanna show them what QUALITY looks like). You guys are the best!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend!

[@-KMA-]

Love it ❤ it’s always the best when the whole family or crew is involved, especially when it comes to history.

[@JamesMcKenzie505]

Perhaps the most anticipated episode in the entire podcast series so far. No other civilisation has such an impact on the human conscience as Ancient Egypt.

[@Scorpionwincheater88]

There's already episodes on egypt. Its a repost

[@rideforever]

Amazing to think that Christianity comes from Egypt, and that European culture is simply Ancient Egypt continued and that Christianity is extremely ancient dating to the time of the Sphinx.

[@Scorpionwincheater88]

@@rideforever christianity comes from Roman Empire (region of todays Israel)

[@jrmckim]

​@@rideforeverrage baiting

[@cattymajiv]

@@Scorpionwincheater88 No it's not. Every episode is first posted as a podcast, with only the audio. It takes a great deal more effort again to add the visuals to match that audio, so they are all later posted as videos, but he leaves the audio only podcasts up, because some people like to listen to them, and they use far less mobile data, for those who don't have access to WiFi wherever they plan to listen to it. That's why every episode seems to have been posted twice. The earlier version is always a podcast, and the later one is always a video.

[@yurimarusenko]

Honestly, I am obsessed and have listened to this podcast more than 4-5 times. I'm a big fan. Thank you! I'm going to get your book soon! I want to add that these series of podcasts has helped me understand human nature and the flow of the world more than I possibly could. Guys, do not stop, you are rock stars. Best wishes, Yuri

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, that's very kind!

[@KindlingEffect]

Hey, I too enjoy history because it helps me _"understand human nature and the flow of the world."_ And, if you enjoy history books too, I highly, HIGHLY recommend: *Making Sense of World History* - _Rick Szostak_ (Google it) It's the best piece of media I've found for _exactly_ this kind of thing. Fortunately, it's Open Access (i.e. free to the public) since this project was funded by the European Union. It covers the entirety of human history, in a surprising amount of detail for a single book, with the goal of helping you understand the flow of human civilization from the beginning of humanity to the present -- not just our current scientific understading of the "what happened" but also of "why it happened that way." It also shows the commonalities between multiple societies (tribes, civilizations, etc.) throughout history, hence increasing your understanding human nature as well.

[@Shady9]

This is the best documentary I have ever seen, and as an Egyptian, I cannot help but feel a sense of pride and sadness at the same time. Thank you very much for your wonderful work.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, that means a lot

[@Shady9]

​@@FallofCivilizations In all seriousness, you deserve nothing but the best there is. Your passion towards your work and love of ancient cultures really shows. Plus, you're making the world a better place by sharing your knowledge, and I hope more and more people discover your brilliant works. Please keep it up, and all the best of luck to you.

[@sedwillful]

@@Shady9 Modern Egyptians are Arabs

[@zolanidingaan2511]

you look like the many foreign who came into Egypt long after the pyramids were built

[@sedwillful]

@@Shady9 egytpian huh? Arabia has how many pyramids?

[@abhinavg6]

Thanks and congrats for another masterful episode, Paul & team!! I have read about egyptian rulers in bits & pieces over years, but this was by far the best storytelling about that empire of empires in a relatively short time (those 4 hours just flew by). Waiting for your book in US 😊

[@masteroffaces1200]

Out of all the pieces of media I watch literally none have made me audibly gasp and fist bump the air like an excited child hearing they are going to disney world at just seeing the notification of a new episode pop up. My day has now completely changed direction, its time to get snacks, set the lighting just right and settle in for an experience.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Haha thanks my friend, enjoy!

[@sheliabryant3997]

@master. Yes! A 76-yr.-old six-year-old can still make a considerable racket.💕

[@Yeoldelole]

Amen

[@nataliekay286]

Please NEVER, EVER, EVER, doubt my friend, how truly excited we all become whenever that "Fallen Civilizations" notification pops up on KZbin. BEST DAY EVER! This was yet another incredibly well done documentary of your creation. Trust me when I say, "You made our day!" And now a book?!? WAAAT?

[@LeeferReefer]

i swear i always have to double check to make sure im seeing what im seeing

[@agbook2007]

Shelley’s “Ozymamdias” poem is a tour de force… and a stunning reminder of hubris. A really great ending to a great documentary, too.

[@hermionexxx]

I love that they found an ancient Egyptian poem from 4000 years before with the same sentiment to pair with it too, perfect ending.

[@mausercawley]

Ozymandias

[@pjvail]

You should be awarded an Oscar for best documentaries.

[@KellyRenee206]

I think it could win a Webby award😊

[@katyaflippinov9197]

​@@KellyRenee206Is there a Webby Award?

[@olddirtybasterd-ex2vb]

@@katyaflippinov9197 yes

[@VRed224]

​@@katyaflippinov9197The Webby Award: This Award honors excellence on the Internet. This Channel is qualified for it.

[@Xeridae]

Absolute madness that this is free content. I'm grateful.

[@rworrick8037]

Buy his book

[@FallofCivilizations]

@@rworrick8037 Thank you! Link for anyone who would like to: linktr.ee/fallofcivilizations

[@md.mazedulhaquerefat8585]

Paul Cooper, yOU aRe sPReAdInG mISinForMaTiON. Ancient aliens built Pyramids _🤡_

[@miss42310]

It's important to keep certain things 'free'. We can support him in other ways and he gets paid by KZbin.

[@stephencobb5044]

Four hours of Fall of Civilizations - Time well wasted. Thanks for the straightforward well researched and thoroughly excellent storytelling.

[@blsfan1973]

Waste of time ? I think not I know you mean no harshness but I can't see it as a waste of time lol

[@russcooke5671]

@@blsfan1973I think he meant time went fast. I don’t think he put he’s point across properly. Because if something is a waste of time you wouldn’t watch it for four hours. Maybe.

[@david-lx7uj]

​@@blsfan1973Hello there,"Time well wasted" would be meant as a compliment, I'm sure.

[@StraussBR]

Dear Paul Cooper, I love this episode, i watched it like 3 times now and somehow i feel i want more I think Ancient Egypt deserves a second episode! a few of my sugestions for your research Papyrus and Writing administration and trade, Mathematics and Geometry in ancient egypt, Medicine, early forms of surgery, dentistry , the irrigation systems that controlled the waters of the Nile, and how they were able to sustain a high population density in their cities and how that influenced their societies, Egypt's centralized bureaucracy record-keeping, Their legal System with courts and legal proceedings, you can talk about Ancient Egyptian literature such as "The Tale of Sinuhe" and "Instruction of Ptahhotep.", also on how they created the 365-day calendar, and more

[@icedragon23472]

He actually did it all in one part, nice job.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Yes I've decided it's cleaner that way.

[@icedragon23472]

@@FallofCivilizations Smart move all things considered, I was fully expecting a two parter.

[@dexstewart2450]

@@FallofCivilizations Absolutely NO ONE is complaining about quality !

[@sairjohn]

Well, I wish it were done in two 3-hours parts. Egypt’s history is so grandiose that several important passages were missing in this episode. The series of Amenemhats and Senwosrets in the Middle Kingdom; the building of the empire by the Tuthmosises and Amenhoteps in the New Kingdom; Psamtiks and Nechoes confronting Babylon during the Saite Kingdom; the successful rebellion against the Persian occupation. (OK, Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt could stay out of it.)

[@GalaxyNewsRadio_]

@@FallofCivilizationsImmagine 😭😭😭😭😭

[@acefrehley28]

Sometimes when a million anxieties are winning at 3am, and sleep seems hopeless, I put this channel on and just listen with my eyes closed and I swear I get back to sleep quick. I think it's a mix of the relaxing voice and that the history makes me feel small and insignificant... What's to worry about?

[@Tipu1799]

Ancient Egypt is indeed a fascinating civilization and with narration and quality picturization of yours this episode is going to be a treat to watch

[@piano_doodles]

Holy heck. This is of much greater quality than anything you would ever have ever found on television

[@rafaelbastos8713]

Just clicked the video, but already know it's going to be a Masterpiece

[@sheliabryant3997]

@rafael. Are others only now getting video? Tho't it was only I. The VOICE itself is mesmerizing and sustains keen attention; but I eventually think I might just pop if I don't get to see the EPIC VISUALS!

[@florete2310]

Right?? I always hit the like button when I open up a brand new episode. Never regretted it once. Best history podcast on this platform💯

[@cattymajiv]

@@florete2310 On ANY platform! His works are all masterpieces! Many others agree with me on that.

[@alexlopez4813]

That piano tune <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="463">7:43</a> just gives me goose bumps, making you think of time that has passed the memories the experience of the people living at that time.

[@FrgvDntFrgt8060]

_Home At Last_ by John Bartmann

[@cattymajiv]

@@FrgvDntFrgt8060 Thank you.

[@Travelbythought]

One of very few podcasters I will listen to more than once.

[@briseboy]

A podcast is a downloadable audio file.

[@cattymajiv]

@@briseboy These are also downloadable audio files, in addition to the videos.

[@pariksithnr6021]

Everytime I see a video on the fall of civilization, I wonder there is no way that Paul Cooper can top this and yet with each new video you continue to suprise me. As an admirer of ancient Egypt this may be one of the best ever. Can't thank you enough.

[@florisvandenoever5598]

"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this." - Terry Pratchett

[@averteddisasterbarely2339]

To this day when it comes cats ....... nothing has changed ! What do they know that we don't ?!

[@gijgij4541]

@@averteddisasterbarely2339 They know they are in charge, whilst their humans foolishly often think they are...

[@Drak976]

@@averteddisasterbarely2339 It's all attitude baby. Cats know that even though they might be tiny they're pound for pound alpha predators. You just can't take that away. My dog has never made me bleed. A kitten will chop me into pieces.

[@dubselectorr345]

Still should be as they are top of the food chain on land if you rule out humans. Cat's are Godlike creatures and are much smarter than other 4 legged creatures

[@gregbors8364]

@@dubselectorr345No disrespect intended, but you obviously haven’t spent much time around pigs

[@timonrein6113]

this series is one of the best things about being alive atm

[@murraydyeronemillionyearsa3637]

atm? Ever for me

[@briseboy]

I love those automated tellers whenever they release atm cash at me. But while this enhances and fattens wallets, it is not central to being.

[@ptkwilliams]

This should be in a promo

[@bosnbruce5837]

I've yet to hear a not so great episode. EVERY single one is a poetic and gripping tale of geography and people and relentless march of time

[@BlowinFree]

@@bosnbruce5837great comment ❤

[@snowyraphael]

Your work Paul keeps me sane in turbulent times, in someways it is reassuring to know that through the centuries people have undergo immense change and kept going

[@kaelandin]

It helps me somewhat but It doesn't make it too much easier...

[@snowyraphael]

@@kaelandin it helps me in a roundabout way to know that what was incredibly important at the time ended up as a monument in the sand - so its pretty pointless worrying as the worry will go the same way

[@ThirdCydonian]

I have to say, the guy narrating the pharaohs throughout the video is fantastic.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Probably you mean Paul Casselle. Yes he is brilliant

[@Mendelmandela]

@@FallofCivilizations why are the noses of some of the pharaohs broken

[@katyaflippinov9197]

​@@FallofCivilizationsMy favorite voice is BagDaddi. I can't bring myself to start anywhere except the beginning even though I aways fall asleep.

[@deedsofdecapitation7477]

@@Mendelmandela They had boxing matches before their death.

[@SuperStella1111]

@@katyaflippinov9197 Such a long and beautiful segment. Most people wouldn't give it that amount of time. I love it. I almost always tear up.

[@jonathanklein383]

As a history major i personally always prefer history from which a solid written and even photographic record exists. The further back you go the fewer non archeological details are solid. But your channel sp perfectly weaves narration based on all available sources it makes the ancient stuff approachable. Superb. I also live relistening as asmr sleep stuff. Its a great story and well read.

[@tonybalinger8374]

Dear Paul Cooper - that documentary is absolutely the best I have ever seen. Thank you so much. The education value for mankind of your work cannot be overstated. In itself, it is actually timeless in its content telling. Again, thank you for this brilliant piece of work, enriching our understanding of the past.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, very kind

[@bhagirathpriyavrat821]

That ending was beautiful. Those two poems almost feel like they were meant to be read one after another and after watching the whole episode and then hearing those poems, I couldn't help but tear up. Thank you for the amazing work. I can't wait for the next episode.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@senategrandprix3503]

Finally, it's here... I love these episodes; I watch each one hundreds of times. (meaning I fall asleep to his voice)

[@JAKempelly]

I do too

[@JAKempelly]

It's hard to take it all in in one go. I need to, and enjoy to, watch over and over again

[@jayofthebuj]

That's meeee 😂

[@-KMA-]

Same 🤭

[@chasurashima7698]

lol Oooooo Oooooo l ooo that l Oooo you got to go out lol 😆 I’m 😊so proud love ool oo Lll

[@evan5294]

To think that the video series is actually improving is mind boggling, considering the level of quality that was already there. The most re-watchable videos out of all KZbin right here.

[@vinny.deadmou5d46]

Wow.. this series, Fall of Civilizations is absolutely beyond exceptional..I watched all of the first different episodes and then it just abruptly stopped.. Now outa nowhere I am pleasantly surprised n see this 4hr masterpiece on ancient Egypt.. This Paul Coopers work is impeccable

[@timsullivan4566]

Clearly without equal, this podcast -offers to those who, like myself, were often apathetic to tales of ancient empires, rendered thus by generally less-than-inspiring lessons of early school days. And by virtue of his poetic, insightful and extraordinarily relatable accounts of human history, Mr.Cooper has managed to carry me back across the great gulf of millennia past, igniting in me a keen and increasingly passionate interest in these timeless tales. What an achievement!

[@briankilgannon262]

Quiet simply, there is no better production and story telling then the Fall of Civilisations channel. Thanks again, Paul, from the bottom of my heart.

[@mysteryman2392]

This channel/series has totally changed the way I think of history.

[@ccooper8785]

It is terrible that we can only give a single 👍to these brilliant presentations, they deserve an infinite number...

[@boofpacksupreme]

I believe the channel has a Patreon if you would like to contribute more than a like. 👍

[@cattymajiv]

@@boofpacksupreme One can also make a 1 time donation in any amount by clicking on the "Thanks" tab, underneath the video screen.

[@Pan472]

I feel you're the only one who can properly narrate Greek history. As a binge watcher of your channel, I'm completely convinced for this. Thank you Paul. Plus: I noticed you put chapter titles on! Weren't there when the video first came out! That's amazing!

[@His-story-teller]

Paul Cooper is a master storyteller.

[@MB-nn3jw]

The quality of your presentations is fantastic. The detail, the pacing, and your vocal style make it very engaging for the viewer/listener. I have listened to many of your presentations over the past few years, and each time I find myself drawn into the particular topic, even though at first instance, I wasn't entirely interested in that topic. Well done, and thanks.

[@lexxivexx]

Idk why, but my seasonal allergies have become migraines and body aches. I've been in so much pain all week... this video is the first time I've looked forward to anything. Thank you.

[@cattymajiv]

I'm so sorry. I had that too, for over 10 years. Mine has lessened greatly. I hope yours do too. ❤

[@drewberchtolzthofen886]

People who made this possible are freaking geniuses.

[@LouisaWatt]

It’s been wonderful to watch this channel grow as people recognise its brilliance. However many hours it takes, I will work my way through it…

[@Dudley-x2c]

Aztecs and Inca episodes are great 😃

[@Rock486-bg4zg]

The visuals, narratives, and history combine into this stunning series. Nothing compares with the quality of Fall of Civilizations. How much longer can this series be kept a secret??

[@yurkdawg]

I watch KZbin more than I probably should; however, even with literally hundreds of subscriptions, this may be my favorite channel. (It is even *imho* one of the best channels, which is a different thing altogether which does not necessarily overlap.) Although the wait was/is difficult, I *definitely* prefer to wait for it to be done right with care. As a former software engineer I understand the economics of TTM ("Time To Market") and cash flow etc. But I believe that over the long term any immediate/temporary losses from a slow release in order to perfect the quality will be more than compensated in the long term with positive word-of-mouth and grass-roots channel support. Plus (and imho most importantly) you are doing a great service to humanity at large by sharing the most accurate representation possible of our history and shared identity/place in the universe. All this told in such a compelling and exciting narrative...which results in even more sharing and understanding, culminating in the most wonderful human capacity: empathy. ...All of this juxtaposed over the bleakest, unfair, and nihistic setting/backdrop imaginable. This epiphany in the midst of a worldwide contradiction is almost Hegelian in its dialectic. ...phew! I hope that made sense. I am a clunky writer at the best of times.

[@scrollop]

If you want an esoteric channel, have you heard of The Why FIles?

[@yurkdawg]

@@scrollop The Why Files is a great channel. It's funny you mention that because that is one of my roomate's favorite channels. Tbh coming from an engineering/scientific background I tend to be a skeptic when it comes to "extraordinary claims" while my philosophy-major roomate is more open-minded in that regard. (Although I hope I am more open-minded than those scientists who seem to be stuck in a materialistic worldview.) But we both come together to watch both this channel and The Why Files because he always makes compelling arguments. (I respect that he even highlights counter-arguments at the end.) ...that said sometimes I want to strangle Hecklefish (j/k... kidding 😂)

[@wjak9-4sk5i-pw5yi]

@yurkdawg > coming from an engineering/scientific background from I tend to be a skeptic when it comes to "extraordinary claims" while my philosophy-major roomate is more open-minded in that regard Is it any surprise then that philosophy is the epitome of "I will talk your head off for money"? Your friend needs to stop being a useless mouth and learn something useful, like mathematics.

[@FingersKungfu]

The story of Egypt's decline is particularly scary because it unfolded over millennia as the Egyptian civilisation gradually moved toward termination. No one could stop it. They thought they were the greatest until they were nothing.

[@IreneSalmakis]

Poor Psamtik III. At Pelusium, he had to stand at the end of 3000 unbroken years of pharaonic history.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

FOC videos are a spiritual experience. It's like communing with the past. Despite the sadness of much that happens, no trace of negativity. Very wholesome and life-affirming. Being a visual person, thank you so much for making these visual versions of your podcast. Audio alone would not do this for me.

[@ClintFrost-vb2hf]

I'm so happy to see that you are making content again. I love the b-roll. The amount of scenery or scenes that you have adds so much wonderful character to these videos.

[@zackatwood2867]

WAKE UP! Fall of Civ posted! Ordering the book in the week, can hardly wait.

[@lancetaylor1334]

I have used the "Fall Of Civilizations" KZbin channel to relax and fall asleep for many years now. I have an emotional bond/attachment to the piano number played in the beginning of every video; it brings me a spacious dreamy kind of peace. It's not just his comforting voice, but also just the content in general that makes feel excited to lay down and close my eyes. Plus I am slowly but surely becoming an expert in the Paleolithic time and whatnot.😅❤l😊 I also enjoy Robert Sepher and his KZbin work as well.

[@714Gma]

Your entire series is 2nd to none. This should be taught in schools. Thank you for your awe enspiring work. Lest we forget.

[@brianSalem541]

Definitely puts the History Channel to shame.

[@Jasonblade9012]

Automatic like drop. Thanks for this series. Already listened to the audio version, can’t wait to see some of the visuals to go along this beautifully narrated episode. Thank you so much for making this free to watch.

[@andrewwatson1690]

I've fallen asleep to this 5 times now. Finally listened to the whole thing at work. It seems to get better every time I listen to it

[@aaaaa-fs3ht]

It gets better... as you wake up??? Honestly, the one failing of Mr Cooper is that his voice really is very, very soothing.

[@cattymajiv]

@@aaaaa-fs3ht That's not a failing! It just means that when people sit down to watch, they are often tired.

[@ScottSummers-m5l]

After having heard each one while at task, cleaning, doing work, w/1headphone in, watching each one during late night alone moments and yes, while falling asleep too. Excellent documentary, any which way you experience it...

[@satishkp364]

Wow! One of the most definitive accounts of the Egyptian civilizations’ history that I ever came across… am totally amazed at the research that went into this.. Great work, Paul & team….. There is one thing for sure… the ancient Egyptians were the ultimate record keepers of their times.. and thanks to those writings and inscriptions we know so much about them now. Really amazing tale of greatness!!

[@jshoremail]

The last ten minutes or so of this episode are as powerful and moving as any non-physical experience I’ve ever enjoyed. Thank you Paul Cooper for such incredible work, and for bringing our shared human legacies to life in such profoundly meaningful ways.

[@toddkelley8685]

FOC's long form and thoughtful tone educate and sedate. I watch these episodes repeatedly. They sound like poetry. Please continue with this work. Thank you Paul Cooper.

[@BoobooSnafu]

I found your work a few months ago, and im so in love with all of it. Ive never been a history buff. But you are shaping a vision of mankind that i never ever considered. The more i listen to, the more i see the interconnections of the iconic places, events and constructions i was taught, finally gain more meaning and perspective as pieces with placement in a greater framework: Names to fill the spaces of the famous, Deeds given cause and affect, The wax, as well as the wane. - the influence and dynamic of both human desire and mother nature on mankind. I never saw history like this before - It was fed to me in isolated bites of immortalized, acclaimed people and places - never given a before and after, and in-between. Never placed within a multifaceted cultural dynamic. Im still learning - but to see Babylon attached to Rome, to Egypt, Assyria and Nubia in a river of time - it all forms a moving tapestry woven over centuries..millenia. Each finally given a sense of their weight of affect and timescale in mans ever evolving narrative. The first time i started to see this - it gave me goosebumps to "SEE" what i had never seen before ! And like i said .....im not a history buff🤷‍♀️ But i love this - you have opened my mind. 🤗

[@PattiS3]

As I read and watched about the current strife in the UK, I was thinking: I wonder if this is how it feels to watch it all disintegrate? Then I thought about this channel and decided it was time to visit. Never disappointed! I love this channel. I don't mind being transported to the past for a while and out of the chaos of my present! Thank you for another incredible production.

[@RichardBurch]

The best History series regarding ancient empires ever produced. X 1000

[@BSIII]

Put everything the history channel has ever done to shame.

[@kasisatya5448]

This man deserves his own tv series, and a gold metal for outstanding documentaries. Bravo and well done.

[@a.randomjack6661]

Umm I stopped TV a decade ago. And I'm not the only one. I like to select what I watch and listen to.

[@cattymajiv]

@@a.randomjack6661 Same here. I have 1, but it's in my junk storage room, not even plugged in, for at least 10 years.

[@PattiS3]

TV would likely make ruinous demands. There's no denying, though, that this is superior to anything out there.

[@bradleypierce1561]

A 4 hour video on Ancient Egypt? Yes please!

[@localbod]

Thank you for posting this. Another thoroughly researched and exhaustive presentation. Fascinating and informative in equal measure. If more people had an attention span longer than half an hour, this is what the History Channel could have been.

[@jeannineharrelson1201]

Man, my attention span is Only half an hour and that's on a Good day! 😂

[@briantneary2248]

I can't believe this is my first time on this channel. It's so well done.

[@jpknzala8864]

One suggestion. Now that you have discovered it …start from episode 1 …thank me later!!! Enjoy it bro!

[@Quidisi]

Amazing work, by the Egyptians, and by this channel's creator! To say, "Well done!" would be a tremendous understatement. I don't know what to say, except, "Thank you!!"

[@ancientsitesgirl]

I've finally got a podcast on a topic that's closest to my heart! Thank you for your great, inspiring channel! ❤🎉

[@animalife37]

The history channel doesn’t have anything on you!! You are amazing. This is top notch. You need recognition. I love the narrative with the different voices. So thoroughly researched and superbly produced❤

[@georgesabitpol]

This podcast really help me to maintain my sanity during the Covid era. I am most grateful to the whole fall of civilization team. Thank you very much for your beautiful and enlightening work.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

I found the COVID era rather peaceful, to be perfectly honest.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

@@brianSalem541 We also live in the most tranquil era of human history.

[@brianSalem541]

@@ominous-omnipresent-they Maybe. Ignoring such things as 2 world wars, the Holocaust, the threat of nuclear bombs (Hiroshima!), and the fragility of an interconnected global economy.

[@FrgvDntFrgt8060]

7,010,681 people have died so far from the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak as of April 13, 2024.

[@cattymajiv]

@@brianSalem541 Nevermind the insanity of the US, Russia, and Israel! Nutcases all!

[@DasKaput]

That last poem braught a tear to my eye. Thank you for making this. It was an experiance

[@safariant3816]

I listen to this channel when I paint. Pure bliss.

[@jamesbarry1673]

I'm working to this podcast. It's so fabulous. It's like my seventh time listening to it

[@WORLDCRUSHER9000]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="67">1:07</a>:00 This is like if in 3000 years the only surviving written record from anyone even tangentially related to you is a fragmentary Tim Horton's employee schedule lol

[@vivthefree]

Tim Bits forever immortalised...

[@jayofthebuj]

😂😂

[@serenitymoon3214]

OKAY SO I JUST SCREAMED ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you forever Paul, your research and dedication is unmatched and I will continue to wait patiently for the next episode ❤❤❤❤

[@FallofCivilizations]

Enjoy! 😬

[@jessicachamaline86]

Would you guys consider going back into these videos and adding "chapters"? These are the BEST resource for my young ancient history students. I often show 20 min worth of clips in a class. But navigating is tricky!

[@chrisgreene2623]

History documentaries abound on You Tube, and some with AI bots that sound like Oxford educated English with reconstructed battle scenes from Total War strategy games that are to ancient history what McDonalds is to nutrition. This is the template of what a documentary should be.Truly exceptional.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Chris, very kind of you

[@Paufranne]

Utmost quality + asmr audio + vibrant visuals + vast knowledge + dedicated voice actors + great host = Fall of Civilisations

[@justinakers3196]

This is so high quality and we enjoy it for free. This is an outstanding channel

[@FallofCivilizations]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Akhenaten-b4c]

This is History Channel tier quality. How is it possible? Are you hiring actors and filming scenes in Egypt yourself??? Kudos, seriously impressive work of scholarship, editing, and cinematography. Education & entertainment at its finest on youtube. No other channel does it like your team.

[@ladybirdlee3058]

They are using stock footage from other productions. I'm sure it is paid for but for example I noticed some stock footage from a Discovery channel docudrama called "Ancient Egyptians". It came out in 2004 and I have it on DVD which is why I recognized several scenes from it. Specifically the one episode called "The twins" which follows the story of a set of twins and a sacrifice of an apis bull.

[@HoustonTexasIstheGreatest]

Best history channel on KZbin.

[@Maiden.less.]

This show is the reason I think of fallen Empires constantly

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

That was my favorite M:tG set.

[@Zdp24]

I have been following your channel for a a while now....the voice, the way you narrate the historical events, the breath taking landscapes... Thank you for making such exceptional documentaries. Always looking forward to your new episodes.

[@paulcornish6284]

Paul is the perfect combination of communication & depth . My gratitude & applause.

[@Iton-hc1rr]

Ancient Egypt is so amazing, I think this documentary has inspired me to study Egyptology

[@andykuhn4968]

Best channel on KZbin by many miles.

[@Steve-md7gi]

Can’t believe it took 18 episodes to finally get Egypt🙌

[@AteshSeruhn]

Working up to it, I imagine. Worth the wait, at any rate.

[@daswasich1147]

Pretty Sure they are in episode 2 as well :D

[@brandoncaryl81]

I get very emotional when the piano kicks in. Takes me back through all his episodes and where I was when I watched them, all in a few moments

[@CrispyHistoryClips]

The production quality is amazing. Great video! 4 hours flew by. We often know about how civilizations fall but I wish we knew more about how they began. So much has been lost down the ages.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Glad you enjoyed it!