60 Second Histories
Family Life for Men in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a man's view of life in Ancient Greece, his position as head of the household and his values
60 Second Histories
Family Life for Women in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a middle-class woman's view of life in Ancient Greece
60 Second Histories
Trade in Ancient Greece
A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.
60 Second Histories
Democracy in Ancient Greece
A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule
Epic History TV
Alexander the Great Part 1
Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...
Mazz Media
What are Hieroglyphics?
This live-action video program is about the word Hieroglyphics. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Hieroglyphics through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - how they started
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the athletes
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
Curated Video
Turkey, Assos Theatre
The theatre of Assos in Asia Minor in Turkey, It was discovered that the theatre which had been set up on the south slope of the ancient city across Lesbos was destroyed during an earthquake. The theatre with 2500 people capacity had...
Curated Video
Turkey, Ancient city of Hierapolis-Pamukkale - UNESCO World Heritage site
The ruins of Hierapolis are adjacent to the modern Pamukkale, Hierapolis flourished, reaching its peak of importance in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D., having been destroyed by an earthquake in 60 A.D. and rebuilt. Remains of the...
British Movietone
CYPRUS - BONE OF CONTENTION
Cyprus - an island in the sun. But the climate that inspires relaxation breeds riot and race hatred. 1955 - A state of emergency is declared. Sir John, now Lord Harding, is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief. 1958 - Mr Macmillan...
British Movietone
CYPRUS - 'BRUSH FIRE' STILL BURNS
Typical of the brush fire situation in Cyprus, a battle between Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the North West of the island. Its still Britain's task to prevent these brush fires becoming a conflagration. Pictures show the first incident...
British Movietone
BRITISH TROOPS TO LEAVE GREECE
A ceremony at the Unknown Soldier's Memorial in Athens marked the occasion of the decision to withdraw British troops from Greece, King Paul himself inspected a battalion of the East Surreys. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
GREECE
In Athens, the King of the Hellenes led the celebrations of Independence Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
British Movietone
PREPARING FOR A KING'S RETURN
The Royal Palace at Athens is being prepared for the return of King George of the Hellenes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
GREEK TROOPS FOR KOREA
In Athens, King Paul presents colours to the Greek battalion leaving for Korea. Later, another presentation - flowers and an effigy of the Holy Virgin as a blessing on the departing troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
British Movietone
ATHENS - ROYAL WEDDING
The beautiful city of Athens was the appropriate and regal setting for the Royal wedding of the year: Princess Sophia of Greece married Juan Carlos, son of the pretender to the Spanish throne. Here, the bride arrives at the Greek...
British Movietone
THE VILLAGE WHERE WIVES BECOME MEN
Once a year, in January, the women of Monoclisia in Greece, get their own back on their husbands, by changing places with them for twenty four hours. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
British Movietone
DANCING EVZONES GREET US SAILORS
Personnel of the US navy saw a dancing display by the Evzones of the Greek army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
British Movietone
THE CYPRUS PROBLEM
Representatives of Turkey, Greece and Britain gathered in London recently for the conference to discuss Mediterranean Defence and the future of Cyprus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
British Movietone
TURKEY
Smyrna, where the Turkish Government has tried to make amends for the anti-Greek riots. The feature of the occasion was the hoisting of the Greek flag. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
British Movietone
STATE VISIT - A SUMMING UP
Queen Frederika and King Paul, during their visit, paid a visit to a College for Handicapped Boys. Her Majesty is well known for her welfare work in Greece. At Claridges, that evening, they entertained the Queen and Prince Philip to...
British Movietone
STATE VISIT
Movietone's pictures show highlights of the arrival of King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece, at the beginning of their state visit to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...