Curated Video
I Can’t Stop Thinking about the Letter Z
Miss Palomine begins by saying that she can’t stop thinking about the letter -Z. We see pictures of all the each -Z she’s seen during the day. She then shows the Zz card. She and the student then identify words that start with the letter...
Curated Video
Putting the Pieces Together
University of Michigan classical scholar Richard Janko links Aristophanes, Socrates and a controversial poet Diagoras of Melos as he attempts to solve the mystery of who wrote The Derveni Papyrus, the oldest surviving European manuscript.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Ancient Greek Gods
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Greek Gods.
Weird History
Life of Ancient Olympians
There are many strange and fascinating facts buried in the long, bizarre history of the Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2016 look almost nothing like those from a century ago, and it’s not just the slick presentation and technological...
Learning Mole
I WONDER - Were There Ancient Greek Religious Festivals?
This video is answering the question of were there Ancient Greek Religious Festivals.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Ancient Greek Religion
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Greek Religion.
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.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Hera - The Queen of Olympus | Greek Mythology Explained
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the story of the queen of Olympus herself, Hera! We take a look at the domains and worship surrounding Hera, as well as the many stories she appears in. The story of how she married Zeus, her...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Chapter 3 | STORY | You're Thinking About Doughnuts
Chapter 3 | STORY | You're Thinking About Doughnuts When Frank's mom has to work late one Friday cleaning the local museum, he finds himself spending a lonely night roaming the dark halls - until a chatty skeleton appears and takes him...
Religion for Breakfast
Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it?
When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Many Faces of Medusa - Monster, Victim or Protector? (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the stories behind Greek mythology's most iconic monster, Medusa
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
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.
The Wall Street Journal
Decoding the Health-Tech Boom
Entrepreneur and Athenahealth co-founder Jonathan Bush discusses the economic and societal factors behind the growth in health-tech, the role of technology and data privacy in healthcare innovation, and lessons learned throughout his...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Sad & Strange Stories of Zeus's Lovers - (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and folklore surrounding the Christmas festivites
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Zeus vs Thor | Who is the True Lord of Thunder? (Mythological Battle Royale)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores what would happen if Zeus fought Thor
Curated Video
Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Temple of the Olympian Zeus
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....
Curated Video
The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete
Let's delve into the intriguing world of notable thinkers and explore the life and contributions of Epimenides of Crete. Known for his mind-boggling illusions and tricks, Epimenides holds a semi-mythical status in history. Join us as we...
CuriosaMente
¿Sirve de algo la MITOLOGÍA? (Griega)
¿Cómo surgió la mitología? ¿Los romanos les copiaron a los griegos? ¿Los mitos ancestrales aún tienen algo importante que decirnos? Los mitos son relatos antiguos que explican el mundo y la condición humana. Aunque la ciencia ha...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Was The God Zeus?
This video is answering the question of who was The God Zeus.
Curated Video
The Origins and Traditions of the Olympic Games
A brief overview of the origins and traditions of the Olympic Games, from its roots in ancient Greek mythology to its revival in the modern era. Explore the significance of key elements such as the Olympic flag representing the five...
PBS
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is one of history’s most famous novels and one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. On this special episode of It’s Lit! we explore how Les Miserable became both a national and revolutionary...
Science ABC
Can We Harness Electricity From Lightning?
It is very difficult to harness power from lightning power because of its volatile nature, sporadic appearance and uneven geographical distribution. Lightning is one of the incredible forces of nature. A single bolt of it carries a few...