A Very Brief History of Western Civilization

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Dr. Roy Casagranda challenges the foundations of how we define “Western Civilization.” He traces the origins of government, writing, and religion in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, arguing that civilization predates writing and even agriculture. Roy also dismantles the artificial East–West divide, spotlighting Persia and the Islamic Golden Age as essential parts of Western history often erased from traditional narratives. With humor, insight, and rigor, he calls for a re-examination of the West’s origin story—and what it really means to be “Western.” ~~~ 🔉 Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast 🔉 Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aebF9BEErbbiTLEHEyV6z Apple Podcast ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-roy-casagranda-podcast/id1837193563 ~~~ 00:00 – What Is Western Civilization? 00:07:40 – Civilization Began Before Writing (~10,000 BCE) 00:15:20 – The Rise of Government and Religion (~5,000 BCE) 00:23:00 – Forced Agriculture vs Population (~9,000–6,000 BCE) 00:30:30 – Ancient Cities Before Writing (~7,500 BCE) 00:38:20 – Persia’s Role in Early West (Achaemenid Empire, 550–330 BCE) 00:46:10 – Forgotten Egypt and Mesopotamia (3,000–500 BCE) 00:53:50 – Pre-Christian Eastern Contributions (~500 BCE–600 CE) 01:01:20 – Byzantine Empire & Heraclius (610–641 CE) 01:09:00 – Fall of Rome to Nationalism (Rome falls 476 CE; 19th-century nationalism) 01:16:50 – Holy Roman Empire Explained (800–1806 CE) 01:24:20 – Vikings, Trade, and Cities (800–1100 CE) 01:32:00 – Kurosawa & Cinematic Influence (20th century) 01:39:40 – Islamic Golden Age’s Legacy (750–1258 CE) 01:47:20 – Final Thoughts on Civilization #CasagrandaExplains #WesternCivilization #HistoryUnfiltered ~~~ © Dr. Roy Casagranda – All Rights Reserved. All video content featuring Dr. Roy Casagranda is the intellectual property of Dr. Roy Casagranda. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or re-uploading of this content—whether in full or in part—is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in takedowns, strikes, or legal action.