Crash Course World History Season 1, Episode 6 - Movie Intelligence

Crash Course World History: Season 1, Episode 6
Buddha & Ashoka

Documentary

In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of violence, managed to win a bunch of battles.

Stars:

John Green

Release Date: 2012-01-26
Seasons: 1 2

TMDb: 6.7/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 12

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