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For a general history of Asia, start with the Asian History Channel. This channel explores some of the monumental figures and events throughout Asian History.

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History of Asia

Asia is the birthplace of all the earliest known civilizations except Egypt. The continent also gave rise to most of the great language families and of all the great religions. More »


Ancient Asian History tells the stories of Asian nations of the ancient world. Explore ancient Asian history and culture in this channel.
Asia is made up of many unique and very different cultures. Learn about them one-by-one in the Asian History by Country Channel.
How did Ancient Asian cultures develop as they emerged from ancient times? The Post-Ancient Asian History Channel traces the development of Asian history as its nations moved into the modern world.

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