The World Was Never the Same: Events That Changed History

Get a comprehensive and riveting overview of defining moments that profoundly changed the world.

Course No. 3890

History is shaped by landmark events that irrevocably altered human civilization. This 36-lecture series by award-winning Professor J. Rufus Fears examines pivotal moments across millennia – from Hammurabi’s Code to 9/11 – based on three criteria: immediate historical impact, lasting consequences, and contemporary relevance.

Key Themes

• Foundational legal, religious and philosophical developments
• Pivotal battles and political revolutions
• Scientific breakthroughs and cultural milestones
• Transformative leaders and social movements

Video Lessons

01: Hammurabi Issues a Code of Law (1750 B.C.) (32 min)

Explore how history’s first legal code established concepts still present in modern justice systems.

02: Moses and Monotheism (1220 B.C.) (30 min)

Discover how the Exodus and Ten Commandments shaped three major world religions.

03: The Enlightenment of the Buddha (526 B.C.) (30 min)

Examine Buddhism’s emergence and its enduring messages of compassion.

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35: Dr. King Leads a March (1963) (30 min)

Analyze how MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech advanced civil rights and national healing.

36: September 11, 2001 (32 min)

Reflect on how the 9/11 attacks transformed global politics and security paradigms.