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TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened to Oedipus? | Stephen Esposito
When Queen Jocasta of Thebes gave birth to Oedipus, a grim air seized the occasion. Her husband, King Laius, had received a prophecy from Apollo's oracle foretelling that he would die at the hands of his own son. Determined to escape...
Crash Course
Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex: Crash Course Literature 202
In which John Green teaches you about one of the least family-friendly family dramas in the history of family dramas, Oedipus Rex. Sophocles' most famous play sees it's main character, who seems like he's got it all together, find out...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A host of heroes - April Gudenrath
What can some of literature's most famous heroes teach us? From the epic hero (like Beowulf) to the tragic hero (like Oedipus), each has something distinctive to share. April Gudenrath describes the many faces of the fictional hero --...
Professor Dave Explains
Ancient Egypt Part 2: The Middle Kingdom (2000 – 1500 BCE)
With the Old Kingdom covered it's time to move on to the Middle Kingdom. This began with Mentuhotep II and the 11th dynasty, after the first intermediate period, and lasted about 300 years. Who are the other rulers of this time period,...
Professor Dave Explains
Ancient Egypt Part 1: The Old Kingdom (3000 – 2000 BCE)
One of the most famous civilizations in antiquity is that of Ancient Egypt. Everyone knows about pharaohs and pyramids, but there is so much to learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled this land, and how this society evolved over...
Curated Video
King Tut and Ancient Egypt for Kids | Bedtime History
Unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt with the legendary tale of King Tutankhamun! Join us on a fascinating journey through the life and legacy of this iconic pharaoh. Discover the mysteries of his tomb, filled with treasures that have...
Curated Video
Battle of Delium, 424 BC Athens takes on Sparta Peloponnesian War
Battle of Delium, 424 BC Athens takes on Sparta Peloponnesian War
Curated Video
The Power of Fiction and Nonfiction: Understanding Tragedy and Retention
This video discusses the differences between fiction and nonfiction and how they can be used to communicate information. It uses the example of a classic tragedy to illustrate the power of storytelling and the importance of facts and...
Curated Video
Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 2: Religious Upheaval and Worship of Aten
Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Akhataten (modern day Amarna) and introduced the worship of a single God, Aten - the sun disk. This replaced the old gods worshiped by the Egyptians for...
5 Minutes English
Ancient Egypt | 5 MINUTES
From its unification to its conquest by Alexander the Great, Ancient Egypt lasted about 3000 years, which is 15 times the age of the US, showing incredible continuity and holding great fascination through it's culture and monuments. Get...
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - Egypt - Part 9/10
Shades of Indiana Jones and Ramses II! False burial chambers and pits are all features of the most thoroughly decorated of all the Valley of the Kings tombs. Part nine also looks at the engineering techniques used to create Abu Simbel as...
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - Egypt - Part 7/10
Part seven continues the story of Hatshepsut and the engineering marvels associated with her reign. In addition to her one-of-a-kind mortuary temple, her fascination with obelisks leads the film makers to investigate the mystery of how...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Tuthmosis Iii (Tuthmose)
Tuthmosis III showed his military acumen by expanding Egypt into an empire. Read about his exploits on the PBS site and watch the accompanying video. Requires RealPlayer.
University of California
Digital Karnak: Experience Karnak
Provides easily accessible, up-to-date, expert material relating to the temple precinct. Through videos, you can learn about Karnak's role in ancient Egyptian history, religion, architecture, and archaeology. Each video clip has an...
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Temple of Luxor
Click on the map of the temple of Luxor to see the individual parts of this famous Egyptian site. A description accompanies each section.