TED-Ed
TED-ED: The scientific origins of the Minotaur - Matt Kaplan
The myth of the Minotaur tells the story of an enraged beast forever wandering the corridors of a damp labyrinth, filled with a rage so intense that its deafening roar shakes the earth. But is this story just fiction, or an attempt of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The race to decode a mysterious language | Susan Lupack
In the early 1900s, archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans uncovered nearly 3,000 tablets inscribed with strange symbols. He thought the script, dubbed Linear B, represented the Minoan language, while others came up with their own theories. Was...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot | Adrienne Mayor
Hephaestus, god of technology, was hard at work on his most ingenious invention yet. He was creating a new defense system for King Minos, who wanted fewer intruders on his island kingdom of Crete. But mortal guards and ordinary weapons...
MinuteEarth
The Problem With Concrete
Concrete is responsible for 8% of humanity’s carbon emissions because making its key ingredient - cement - chemically releases CO2, and because we burn fossil fuels to make it happen. ___________________________________________ To learn...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins
In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a god, and he felt like one too. But, in his society, the line...
Curated Video
Santorini: Looking for Atlantis
Could Atlantis, the mythical city which sank beneath the sea, be based in historical fact? The story of how a volcanic eruption on Crete may have inspired this enduring myth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In 1630BC, the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Performance: Theseus and Hippolyta Lines 103-118
This video features a performance from Act 4, Scene 1 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Theseus speaks to Hippolyta about the pleasures of hunting. He recalls a past hunt with Hercules and Cadmus, comparing it to the hounds they will...
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: What about religion
Did the Ottomans success have to do with religious morale or technological advantages? When does religion become important at times for the Ottoman? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 3
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The limits of Ottoman expansion
Why did the Ottoman empire stop expanding? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 5
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The role of women
What was the role of women in Ottoman society? How did they drive it? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 6
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: Viewing the Ottoman as the other
Learn how the ideas of Christians and Muslims being divided influence our thinking of the Ottoman empire. What happened at the gates of Vienna? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 2
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: Ottoman ambitions
What were the ambitions of the empire by the 16th century? What about the clash between the Spanish? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 4
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Mythology's First Robot & His Tragic Demise
Mythology & Fiction Explained covers the story behind Greek Mythology's first Robot. Talos 60 seconds.
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...
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The decline and demise of the Ottoman empire
What did the empire fail to do in the 19th century? How did nationalism affect it? In the end, what killed it? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 7
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The workings of the Ottoman empire
Learn generally how the Ottoman empire worked. Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 1
Curated Video
Greece, Crete - Minoan culture - Knossos
The centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion. Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-cut...
60 Second Histories
Who were the Ancient Greeks?
This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
Ancient Lights Media
Greece
This clip looks at the physical features, climate, history and culture of Greece.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
My Dandy wins the Olympia Fields Handicap in 1929
Quick shot of people in the grandstand and the horses walking on the track at the Lincoln Fields racetrack (later known as Balmoral Park) / Numerous long shots the race, My Dandy wins / jockey on his horse
Getty Images
CU Two men stomping grapes with bare feet / Crete, Greece
CU Two men stomping grapes with bare feet / Crete, Greece
Curated Video
SYND 9-11-73 US SIXTH FLEET IS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
The US sixth fleet is in the Mediterranean near Crete
1. interior cockpit of helicopter, flying towards sixth fleet
2. cutaway to passenegers in helicopter
3. aerial, deck of aircraft carrier
4. helicopter into land on carrier
5. gv...