Curated Video
Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 2: Religious Upheaval and Worship of Aten
Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Akhataten (modern day Amarna) and introduced the worship of a single God, Aten - the sun disk. This replaced the old gods worshiped by the Egyptians for...
Professor Dave Explains
Classical Greek Philosophy: Socrates and Plato
When you think of philosophy, the first figures you likely think of are the classical Greek philosophers, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It's time to dig into these enormous figures in the history of philosophy, starting with Socrates...
Professor Dave Explains
Presocratics Part 1: Early Greek Philosophy
When people think of philosophy, they often transport themselves to Ancient Greece. This era was a hotbed of intellectual activity, and it produced some of the most influential minds in human history. But before we get to the most famous...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Did Greek Gods Live?
This video is answering the question of where did Greek gods live.
Curated Video
Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 5: Return to Amun
The decades following Akhenaten and Nefertiti's rule were politically and financially tumultuous for Egypt. Subsequent rulers such as Tutankhamun and Horemheb moved away from the worship of Aten and blamed their struggles on misguided...
Religion for Breakfast
What Is Religion?
What is religion? The answer might not be as simple as you thought.
Religion for Breakfast
What is Shinto?
What is Shinto? This is Episode 1 of a 5-part series introducing what some call the indigenous Japanese religion. What is it all about? What are kami? And how do people practice it?
TMW Media
Inside the Lamani Mayan City in Belize
Un-Belizable! We're off on a Central American Mayan excursion on this episode of Travel Thru History! Belize City, is a popular tropical hotspot on the coast of the country of Belize. Belize is considered the heartland of the Maya...
Religion for Breakfast
Is Religion Biologically Hardwired?
Religion is a social thing. It involves beliefs and practices passed on from generation to generation as an integral part of culture. But is there a biological default to religion hardwired in the brain of homo sapiens?
Curated Video
The Skidi Star Chart: Native American Horoscope Par Excellence
A map of the heavens, the stunning Skidi Star Chart acted as a clock, a calendar, a compass – and shaped the cultural and spiritual lives of its creators, the Pawnee Tribe.
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Facts About The Ancient Greeks
From throwing 'undesirables' off clips to tasting urine to check for diseases, the Ancient Greeks has some pretty unusual and disturbing practices.
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - The Dynasties Of Rome
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
Step Back History
What is the Wiccan Religion?
The Wiccan religion is the perfect discussion for Halloween. An open lover of witchcraft, but not in the expected ways. Let's talk about Wicca.
Cerebellum
Rings, Kings and Things - Fantasy Fiction
The 3 Ms of Fantasy; Mythology, Medievalism and Magic and The Lord of The Rings. This is part 1 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of the Supernatural
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the supernatural in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See what makes this play so magical as you experience the other-worldly realms of ancient gods and fairies. Along the way, learn...
60 Second Histories
Which Roman gods are which?
This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people made sacrifices to the gods
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Theme of Justice
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexity of justice in King Lear. Decide for yourself: is the world of King Lear is just or not? Does everyone get what they deserve? Along the way, learn how to analyse...
Learning Mole
Chichen Itza
In this video we explore Chichen Itza and the wonderful history realted to it.
Learning Mole
Songkran
This animated video class is all about the Songkran festival in South East Asia.Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Children of Loki | A Tale of Neglect, Fear and Prophecy
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and stories surrounding the children of Loki
Religion for Breakfast
The Druids: What Do We Really Know?
The Druids. The mysterious Celtic religious specialists of ancient Ireland, Britain, and Northern Europe. But who were they really? What historical evidence corroborates their existence?
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 2
Are there any examples of Greeks who said they didn't believe? Were there any Greeks who were recognized as being Atheist? Was Greece a less religious culture than Rome? A History of Unbelief, Part 2
Mythology & Fiction Explained
How Zeus Became King of the gods!
Mythology & Fiction Explained covers the story of how Zeus became king of the gods in 60 seconds.