TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Dark matter: The matter we can't see - James Gillies
The Greeks had a simple and elegant formula for the universe: just earth, fire, wind, and water. Turns out there's more to it than that -- a lot more. Visible matter (and that goes beyond the four Greek elements) comprises only 4% of the...
TED Talks
George Papandreou: Imagine a European democracy without borders
Greece has been the poster child for European economic crisis, but former Prime Minister George Papandreou wonders if it's just a preview of what's to come. “Our democracies," he says, "are trapped by systems that are too big to fail, or...
TED Talks
David Deutsch: A new way to explain explanation
For tens of thousands of years our ancestors understood the world through myths, and the pace of change was glacial. The rise of scientific understanding transformed the world within a few centuries. Why? Physicist David Deutsch proposes...
TED Talks
TED: Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent | Safwat Saleem
Artist Safwat Saleem grew up with a stutter -- but as an independent animator, he decided to do his own voiceovers to give life to his characters. When YouTube commenters started mocking his Pakistani accent, it crushed him, and his...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Music and creativity in Ancient Greece - Tim Hansen
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
Crash Course Kids
Space Compilation
Maybe you'd like to just hear about one topic for a while. We understand. Thus, we've created our Compilation Series. In this video, we look at some of our videos about Space. Sabrina talks to us about the Sun, stars, the universe, and...
Crash Course
Distances
How do astronomers make sense out of the vastness of space? How do they study things so far away? Today Phil talks about distances, going back to early astronomy. Ancient Greeks were able to find the size of the Earth, and from that the...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Did The Greeks Call Greece?
This video is answering the question of what did the Greeks call Greece.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Were Greek Statues Always White?
This video is answering the question of were Greek statues always white.
Wonderscape
The Parthenon: Geometry and Greek Architecture
Discover how the ancient Greeks used their mastery of geometry to create the Parthenon, a temple that symbolizes classical Greek architecture. Learn about the importance of symmetry and proportions in this iconic structure and its...
Wonderscape
The Ancient Olympics: From Religious Ceremony to Legendary Games
This video delves into the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, which began in 776 BC as a religious ceremony to honor Zeus. It explores the events, the sacred truce, and the olive wreaths given to winners. The ancient games...
Wonderscape
Greek Gods and Goddesses: Myths, Temples, and Beliefs
This video explores the polytheistic beliefs of the ancient Greeks, focusing on their gods and goddesses, such as Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon. It explains how the Greeks built temples to honor the gods, believed they lived above Mount...
Wonderscape
Ancient Greece: The City-States and Their Influence
This video explores the unique city-states of ancient Greece, highlighting key places like Sparta and Athens. Learn how these independent regions developed their own governments, cultures, and customs, with Athens being the birthplace of...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Law of Conservation of Matter
Explore the concept of the conservation of matter, which states that during a chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed. Learn how this fundamental principle applies to various examples, from dissolving sugar in tea to...
Curated Video
The Hidden Colours of Classical Sculpture
The world is familiar with classical icons such as the Parthenon in Athens, but recent research suggests that both the ancient Greeks and the Romans saw their marble treasures very differently from the way we see them today. Close...
Curated Video
Traditional Ice Cream Flavors Americans Have Never Heard Of
When it comes to food, what is a staple in one country may be considered bizarre in another. One country’s classic is another country’s exotic novelty treat. One’s hot trend is another’s time-honored tradition. For example, American...
Curated Video
Cryptography and the Alphabet
Quantum physicist Artur Ekert (Oxford and NUS) highlights the importance of having an alphabet for encoding written messages.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Ancient Greek Food
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Greek Food.
Curated Video
The Origins of Colorful Language: Exploring the Words for Colors
In this video, the host explores the origins of words for colors. From black to white, and all the hues in between, he delves into etymology and uncovers interesting connections and historical influences. He also discusses the...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Did The Greeks Worship The Gods?
This video is answering the question of how did the Greeks worship the gods.
The Art Assignment
Create an embarrassing object. | Geof Oppenheimer | The Art Assignment
This assignment comes to you from Chicago based artist Geof Oppenheimer. Geof's work reflects personal experience and the social and political atmosphere they were created in, and he wants you to make an object that does the same. John...
Jabzy
Boundaries of Europe - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Boundaries of Europe
Curated Video
The Influence and Stories of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology encompasses the ancient Greek stories and teachings about their gods, heroes, and the nature of the world. Through oral tradition and artistic representations, these myths explained natural phenomena, guided moral...
Curated Video
The Development of the Atomic Model
In this video, the narrator discusses the history and development of the atomic model. Starting with the ancient Greek concept of atoms as tiny spheres, the video describes how our understanding of atoms has evolved over time. Scientists...