Summary of the assigned videos in History 4.

1. By Shiloh Fish

2. When the Moors Ruled in Europe This documentary describes the impact and legacy of the Moors, who ruled in Spain and Portugal for nearly 700 years.

4. Cracking the Maya Code This PBS documentary tells the story of the Mayan hieroglyphs and scholars’ attempts at translating them.

6. Guns, Germs, and Steel Based off of the 1997 novel by Jared Diamond, the documentary tackles the question of why we have inequality.

8. Little Ice Age This video described a period in history, that while not quite a real ice age, was a colder period from the 16 th -19 th centuries.

10. The Story of God This documentary features Professor and Physician Lord Robert Winston as he explores the origins of religion.

12. Journey of Man This documentary is based on the book by geneticist and anthropologist Spencer Wells. It follows Wells as he attempts to trace human origins and migration patterns in Africa.