History Online with Dr. David Miano
Journey Into the Depths of History with Professor Miano
Meet Professor David Miano
Historian | Author | Educator
David Miano is a historian of the ancient world. He studied Ancient History at the State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. 1999) and the University of California, San Diego (M.A. 2003; Ph.D. 2006). He has taught courses at many colleges over the last 20 years. Miano’s chief research interests are in the history of the Near East and Eastern Mediterranean in antiquity, ancient methods of time keeping, the chronology of the ancient world, the literary and intellectual history of ancient cultures, and comparative world history. He is the proprietor of the World of Antiquity YouTube channel, which has thousands of fans from around the globe.
Uncover the Mysteries of Antiquity
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Explore the Mysteries of Antiquity
Join Professor Miano on an enlightening journey through ancient history, uncovering how our contemporary culture is rooted in the past. Discover the significance of ancient artifacts and their relevance to our origins.
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Delve into Ancient Cultures
Explore topics like Near Eastern history, ancient timekeeping methods, and the literary traditions of past civilizations, connecting these themes to the broader ancient world chronology.
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Learn from the Scholar
As the creator of the World of Antiquity YouTube channel, Professor Miano educates thousands globally. Now, Miano Academy offers college-level seminars and talks for adults, providing an immersive experience in ancient history.
“When I lecture, I work hard to bring to life the subject that I am covering, helping the students to see themselves in that time and place. I use a story-telling delivery style. I will often employ visual aids, including images and maps, along with an easy-to-follow outline of the subject matter, so the students know what we are covering and where we are headed. I’ve been told I have a knack for making complex ideas easy to understand”
-Prof. David Miano
Student Testimonials
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I enjoyed getting to know these topics deeper in a virtual classroom setting, where we could discuss and ask questions, going beyond what a YouTube video could offer. Prof. Miano is an engaging lecturer, and I felt privileged to learn about ancient history with him
- V. Wegman
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Dr. Miano's engaging style and wide knowledge, and ability to admit when he doesn't know something (but he'll get back to us) brought the subject ("Dawn of Civilization") to life. The other students' questions and observations were an unexpected and pleasant bonus. I'm definitely planning on taking another course.
- Larry W.
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In this age where pseudo history and pseudo intellectuals, the courses that Dr. Miano offers are a breath of fresh air. These courses are content-rich, fun, interesting and accessible to people from all academic backgrounds
- Luis V.
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A great teacher who is genuinely passionate about the subjects being taught
- Kyle S.
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Dr. Miano's explanations are extraordinary, interesting and complete without going on tangents. His depth of knowledge is fantastic.
- Paul J.
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The courses offer a wealth of information I wouldn't have otherwise found, put into context that's not otherwise obvious, and this keeps me wanting more.
- Fran N.
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I love learning. Dr. Miano is an excellent teacher. His enthusiasm for a subject is contagious. The classes are very casual and therefore much more fun. I also love the way he answers questions honestly. He tells you if he doesn't know. At age 64, my college days are over, but I can still enjoy learning my favorite subjects with Dr. Miano's classes. Thank you!!
- Cindy R.
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Dr. Miano went out of his way to provide a college level course at a very fair price. I have attended several of his classes on a variety of topics, and without fail he was always friendly, engaging, and not afraid to take the time to answer any and all questions the class had, even if they were not pertinent to the lecture itself. The course material was always solid. I learned a lot about people and places I realized I had never put much thought into or really was ever exposed to much as a fan of history. The events and context that doesn't make the front pages of our textbooks is quickly forgotten and it's refreshing to see someone delving into those topics for a general audience to digest and understand more thoroughly. 10/10 if you have some spare time and an interest in the topic I'd recommend hopping in a class and seeing how much you really didn't know you didn't know.
- Will K.
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I thoroughly enjoyed Dr Miano's course on Ancient Explorers. The depth of knowledge and information presented can't be found anywhere else and go way beyond what is available on Youtube and other platforms. His ability to make the course engaging, interact with students and answer questions make it feel like a real level collegiate course.
- Francois B.
“As a teacher, my first goal is to help my students learn and understand the fundamental content of the course. I think it is important to work with primary documents as much as possible so that students may engage the ancient mindset directly. My classes tend to be a combination of lecture and discussion, because it is important for the students to formulate and articulate their own ideas after engaging with ancient texts. Why did these people approach their problems as they did? What was their cultural conditioning? Is there any validity to what they said? It is my aim to accustom the students to analytical thinking and critical assessment of ideas and arguments, whether from 2000 years ago or from yesterday’s newspaper.”
-Prof. David Miano