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History of the Colossus of Rhodes (Patreon)

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2021-02-21 15:47:48

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2026-06

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In this episode we take a look at the famous Colossus of Rhodes and how it went from ancient siege tower to wonder of the world.

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From Engine of War to Ancient Wonder - The Colossus of Rhodes DOCUMENTARY

We explore the history of the Colossus of Rhodes, Wonder of the Ancient World. Check out Imperator Rome: Heirs of Alexander https://rebrand.ly/InvictaImperator In this history documentary we cover one of the famed 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes. As always such history videos benefit from a healthy dose on context. We therefore begin with an overview of the city of ancient Rhodes from the Bronze Age to Classical Antiquity. We particularly focus on the epic Siege of Rhodes as Demetrius of the Antigonid Kingdom seeks to take the famed city. We then cover how the Colossus of Rhodes was built and its history up to its destruction. Sources and Recommended Reading: Engineering Aspects of the Collapse of the Colossus of Rhodes Statue by Neville F. Rieger #History #7Wonders