Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Origins and Traditions of the Olympic Games

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video10:09
PBS

How Greek Mythology Inspires Us (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios

12th - Higher Ed
This video provides a fascinating exploration of the enduring influence of Greek mythology on modern literature and culture, tracing its evolution from ancient times to contemporary retellings. Delving into well-known myths and...
Instructional Video3:38
Curated Video

Five Facts - Greek Gods

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about Greek Gods.
Instructional Video6:37
Science ABC

Can We Harness Electricity From Lightning?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:41
60 Second Histories

Ancient Greek gods

K - 5th
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
Instructional Video16:31
Mythology & Fiction Explained

Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Collection of Roman Myths Everyone Must Read! - (Roman/Greek Mythology)

12th - Higher Ed
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores five tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Instructional Video8:27
Professor Dave Explains

Jupiter: King of the Planets

9th - Higher Ed
If you're in the market for a planet and size is your top priority, there's only one game in town, and that's Jupiter. Jupiter is significantly larger than all the other seven planets combined. The Romans didn't know how big it was when...
Instructional Video12:12
Mythology & Fiction Explained

The Worst Punishments of Greek Mythology - Mortal Edition (Greek Mythology Explained)

12th - Higher Ed
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the most shocking punishments dished out by the gods & godesses of Greek mythology
Instructional Video1:46
60 Second Histories

Olympic Games - how they started

K - 5th
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
Instructional Video1:49
60 Second Histories

Olympic Games - the athletes

K - 5th
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
Instructional Video18:42
Wonderscape

Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Modern Society

K - 5th
This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...
Instructional Video13:02
Crash Course

What Is Myth? Crash Course World Mythology #1

11th - Higher Ed
What are myths, what purpose do they serve, and how do they differ from other types of stories? Scholars watch a 13-minute video to explore an interesting topic in-depth. The video, which is the first in the Crash Course World Mythology...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Ancient Greece: Lesson 2

9th - 10th
This lesson will present an overview of Ancient Greece. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Ancient Greece."
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Can I Learn About Greek Mythology at the Met?

Pre-K - 1st Standards
Join Iren, age 9, in the Greek and Roman galleries as she shares what she knows about ancient Greek gods and goddesses!
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Correggio, Jupiter and Io

9th - 10th
"Jupiter and Io" and the other canvases by Correggio are discussed in the video. The "Rape (Abduction)of Ganymede", "Danae", and "Leda and the Swan" illustrate stories from the poem Metamorphoses by the Roman poet Ovid. [4:12]