Cradle of Cities
Inside the track
- Why Uruk Became the World's First City
- How Sumerian Accountants Invented Writing
- What Hammurabi's Code Really Punished
- Gilgamesh and the Oldest Story Ever Told
- How Sargon of Akkad Built the First Empire
HISTORY, ONE STORY AT A TIME
The past is full of firsts.
The first city. The first written words. The stories that still shape our lives, told in five-minute lessons.
A free starting track. Five-minute lessons.
An imagined view of the ancient worldArtistic reconstruction
5 min per lesson5 lessons · Free to startLEARNING, AT YOUR PACE
YOUR STARTING POINT
Begin where cities began.
Follow the rise of cities, writing and empires in the free Cradle of Cities track.
LEARNING, AT YOUR PACE
Carry another world in your pocket.
Watch a story, test your memory and return for the next chapter. No history background needed.
- 01
Watch
One idea at a time in a short lesson.
- 02
Check
Answer questions to revisit what you learned.
- 03
Continue
Work through the track at your own pace.
MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY
Meet your guide to the ancient world.
An AI portrayal of Herodotus narrates your journey. Historical storytelling, with a little imagination.
A FEW PRACTICAL DETAILS
Before you begin
How long does a lesson take?
About five minutes, with questions to check what you learned. Work through the track at your own pace.
Do I need to install anything?
You can open the web app in a browser on your phone or computer.
Where should I start?
Try the free starting track featured on this page. Open the app to see the available lessons.
Are the historical presenters real people?
The presenters are AI portrayals inspired by historical figures. Their appearance and narration are created for the app.