SciShow
The Best Fonts, According to Science
We all know our favorite fonts, but did you ever think about why some fonts are just clearer than others? Well there's a surprising amount of research into just what makes certain fonts better, and there's a case to be made for that...
SciShow
Uncovering the Secrets of the Past with AI
It’s probably not a surprise that many ancient texts are a bit worn out and tattered, and that makes deciphering what they say quite a task. But with new computer tech and artificial intelligence, we are getting much clearer glimpses of...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A guidebook for the underworld - Tejal Gala
Ancient Egyptians believed that in order to become immortal after death, a spirit must first pass through the underworld - a realm of vast caverns, lakes of fire, and magical gates. Needless to say, one needed to come prepared. But how?...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Created The First Book?
This video is answering the question of who created the first book.
Curated Video
The Egyptians and Multiplication
Discover the simple method of Egyptian multiplication that can be used to work out the product of any number, no matter how large, using only powers of two. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
Curated Video
The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is
We reveal the true purpose of the ancient text, discover more about the ancient Egyptian people and their relationship with death and the afterlife and dispel misconceptions about the use of this piece of ancient history. Join us as we...
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
Inhibiting Idealizations
Classicist Richard Janko (Michigan) speculates that our love of Athenian democracy sometimes prevents us from taking a more objective view of their society.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Roman Inventions
This video explores five fun facts about Roman Inventions.
Curated Video
Ramesses III part 4: What and How We Know About the Murder
Historians had long suspected the Ramesses III was poisoned or killed in a way that left no visible marks, but recent scans of his mummified body revealed a fatal cut to his throat, likely caused by several attackers. Explore the role of...
60 Second Histories
Building an Egyptian pyramid - part 1
This short history video gives an insight into how the Egyptian pyramids were built and the people who built them.
Religion for Breakfast
Is the Gospel of Jesus' Wife a Forgery?
Gospel of Jesus' Wife. Authentic or Forged?
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Invented Paper?
This video is answering the question of who invented paper.
Curated Video
How Paper is Made
This video provides a brief history of paper, from its origins in ancient Egypt and China to its global production and use today. It explains the process of paper production and highlights the importance of recycling paper to protect...
Curated Video
Mediterranean World: Inspiring America's Democracy
Discover how 3,000 years ago the Ancient Mediterranean World improved the life of the people through trade and the sharing of customs, knowledge and ideas.
60 Second Histories
Planning an Egyptian pyramid
This short video is a fascinating look at how the Egyptians designed their pyramids without the aid of modern technology.
60 Second Histories
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
An Egyptian priest explains what hieroglyphics are, who reads and writes and how the pictures were carved into stone as well as written on papyrus.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Oldest Egyptian writing on papyrus displayed for first time
CLEAN : Oldest Egyptian writing on papyrus displayed for first time
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Israel unveils oldest Hebrew mention of Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists Wednesday unveiled a 7th century BC text they said contains the earliest mention in Hebrew of Jerusalem outside the Bible prompting officials to stress the Jewish connection to the city
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egyptian Papyrus in the Book of the Dead Exhibition
In this video [2:18] preparing pieces of papyrus ready for display in the exhibition Journey through the afterlife: ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.