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2. The Bronze Age Collapse - Mediterranean Apocalypse

Fall of Civilizations · documentary · Watch on YouTube

World history

What it is

An episode of Fall of Civilizations on the Late Bronze Age Collapse around 1100 BC, when many Eastern Mediterranean societies were destroyed in a short span. It explores the Sea Peoples and the lessons for modern globalised societies.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters recommend it as an engaging, high-quality introduction to the Bronze Age Collapse and praise the channel generally.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 3 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2026

What HN commenters said

  1. “is also a great introduction”

    Great introduction to the Bronze Age Collapse.

    paulintrognon, 2021-03 · Strong recommendation · in “Bronze Age mining sites received deliveries of pre-processed foods”

  2. “the whole episode is extremely engaging and educational.”

    Engaging episode on Sea Peoples as symptom and cause of collapse.

    badbart14, 2024-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Mycenaean Warriors and the Sea-Peoples (2013)”

  3. “The whole channel is top quality if you want to ruminate on other civilisations that came and went.”

    Episode on the Bronze Age collapse from a top-quality channel.

    antondd, 2026-07 · Strong recommendation · in “Late Bronze Age Collapse”

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Topics: bronze age, sea peoples, ancient history, civilization collapse, history documentary

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