60 Second Histories
Roman priestess
A Roman priestess describes her life, serving in the temple of Vestal. She explains how long she has served there and the duties she is expected to carry out
Jabzy
Dwarfs in Mines - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Dwarfs in Mines
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Were The Main Roman Gods?
This video is answering the question of who were The Main Roman Gods.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Order vs Chaos
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between order and chaos in Julius Caesar. See the chaos that is unleashed when the conspirators disturb the Great Chain of Being and murder Caesar. Along the way,...
Poetry Foundation
Lucas Mann reads "Conversion" by Matthew Olzmann
Lucas Mann (he/him/his) reads Matthew Olzmann's poem, “Conversion
Religion for Breakfast
Did Emperor Decius Target Christians?
In the mid-3rd century CE, Emperor Decius ordered that everyone in the Roman Empire is to offer a sacrifice to the Roman gods. This caused a controversy among Christian communities as bunches of Christians refused to sacrifice and ended...
Curated Video
Teotihuacan
One of the greatest civilisations ever built in the history. With all the advancements in the Messo America period, the culture depicted mysterious beliefs and practices. it may have been one of the most influential regions of the time.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Was King Of The Gods?
This video is answering the question of who was king of The Gods.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Were Ancient Temples Built?
This video is answering the question of why were ancient temples built.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Did The Aztecs Worship Gods?
This video is answering the question of did the Aztecs worship gods.
Curated Video
Power and Dispair in Goya's paintings: Asmodea, Saturn, and The Drowning Dog
The Black Paintings series by Francisco Goya is dark and haunting overall, but a few of the paintings are particularly grim. We will explore themes of war and fear, the horror of power, and helplessness as we analyze the last three...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Did The Name For Thursday Come From?
This video is answering the question of where did the name forThursday come from.
Religion for Breakfast
Is Miyazaki Inspired By Shinto?
In this episode we examine the topic: Is Miyazaki Inspired By Shinto?
Curated Video
Hatshepsut part 1: The Rise of a Female Pharaoh of Egypt
Learn about the life of Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for 22 years during the 15th century BCE. This video covers her childhood, including her education and grooming for the role of a God's wife. It also includes her becoming Regent when...
Infognostica
Look at the moon...
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Weird History
What Life Was Like For An Egyptian Embalmer
Making mummies in ancient Egypt wasn't for the faint of heart. Mummification was developed thousands of years ago but didn't become standard practice in Egypt until the Old Kingdom (c. 2600-2150 BCE). Embalmers were sacred individuals...
After Skool
Why Don't Country Flags Use The Color Purple?
For centuries purple dye was worth more than gold. The dye used to produce purple fabric came from a sea snail that only lived off the shores of modern day Lebanon. Because it was so rare, purple became associated with royalty. This is...
60 Second Histories
Norse gods
This video explores the most important gods that were worshipped by the Vikings and Norse people, including Odin, Frey and Thor as well as Freyja, Frigg and Loki
Weird History
Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You
Vikings would slaughter dozens and perform some pretty severe ritualistic executions. What’s known is that the Viking age is littered with some extreme rituals from the Norse religion but also a few oddball traditions that Vikings...
Religion for Breakfast
YHWH had a Wife?
YHWH...the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, and you shall have no other gods before him. But did some ancient Israelites worship another god, Asherah? Archaeological evidence suggests that some Israelites may have believed YHWH...
Archaia Historia
Hanno the Navigator
Hanno the Navigator was from an ancient city called Carthage, which was located in North Africa. In the 5th century BC he lead an expedition along the previously unexplored (to those from the Mediterranean) West African coast. This video...
National Theatre
Antigone': Religion and Modern Context
This looks at the role of religion in Antigone, and how this resonates with the modern interpretation in Polly Findlay's 2012 production. This video features interviews with Polly Findlay (Director), Michael Grady-Hall (Chorus) and Jodie...
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity
How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5