TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth of Arachne and Athena - Iseult Gillespie
From sailors who were turned into pigs, nymphs that sprouted into trees, and a gaze that converted the beholder to stone, Greek mythology brims with shape-shifters. The powerful Gods usually changed their own forms at will - but for...
TED Talks
TED: Weaving narratives in museum galleries | Thomas P. Campbell
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. As the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Thomas P. Campbell thinks deeply about curating—not...
TED Talks
TED: A sci-fi story of climate optimism | Vandana Singh
The world is a living tapestry ... As the weave of life is torn apart in one place, the threads unravel in another, says author and physics professor Vandana Singh, acknowledging humanity's interconnectedness with the planet -- and the...
Weird History
Mythical Origin of Words
Have you ever wondered why the days of the week are named the way they are? Sunday and Monday are named after the sun and moon, which makes sense, but then we've also got Saturday, which is named after the Roman god Saturn. And then,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marie Clarke Arturi - Communicate Creatively
Marie Arturi, Buncee LLC's CEO and Founder, has successfully led the company to more than 60K users across 72 countries and 48 states. Most recently, buncee was recognized by Accelerate Long Island as one of Long Island's 14 Hottest...
History Hit
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Stamford bridge
What mistake did Harold make while waiting for the contenders to the crown? What happened on September 1066? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 2
History Hit
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Hastings
What were most medieval battles like in the past? What happened to Harold during the battle? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 3
History Hit
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: Harold becomes king
Why was there so much confusion leading up the the kings death in 1066? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 1
Curated Video
The Significance of Rice in Culture
Learn about rice-based stories, ceremonies, and sayings from Southeast Asia to the West. Rice part 3/5
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Was The Bayeux Tapestry ?
This video is answering the question of what was The Bayeux tapestry.
60 Second Histories
The Bayeux Tapestry
A Norman soldier describes the Bayeux Tapestry; nearly 70 metres long and having been made in England it depicts the events that led up to the Norman conquest aswell as Battle of Hastings
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Collection of Roman Myths Everyone Must Read! - (Roman/Greek Mythology)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores five tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Press Association
York Minster celebrates religious treasures from across Yorkshire
Kirsty Mitchell, curator of Treasures: Yorkshire's People and Parishes, explains the origins of some of the artefacts which can be found in the new exhibition at York Minster showcasing treasures from local parishes that have survived...
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The Beatification of Pope John Paul II
ATMOSPHERE: A tapestry featuring the portrait of beatified John Paul II is unveiled The Beatification of Pope John Paul II at Saint Peter's Square on May 01, 2011 in Vatican City, Vatican (Footage by Getty Images)
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INTERVIEW:Chris Isaak on how music moves you and as escapism, on a tapestry he saw that moved him at Chris Isaak Interview The Royal Garden Hotel on 24th January 2012 in London
INTERVIEW:Chris Isaak on how music as an art and escapism, on a tapestry he saw that moved him at Chris Isaak Interview The Royal Garden Hotel on 24th January 2012 in London