Crash Course
Mythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41
It's the end of the world, everybody. Well, it's the end of our mythology series, anyway. This week, we're talking about how mythological themes have made their way into the English language. We're taking on the Herculean task of...
Crash Course
Asteroids
Now that we’ve finished our tour of the planets, we’re headed back to the asteroid belt. Asteroids are chunks of rock, metal, or both that were once part of smallish planets but were destroyed after collisions. Most orbit the Sun between...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Did Ancient Troy really exist? - Einav Zamir Dembin
When Homer's Iliad was first written down in the eighth century BCE, the story of the Trojan war was already an old one. From existing oral tradition, audiences knew the tales of the long siege, the duels outside the city walls, and the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the Trojan War riddle? | Dennis Shasha
On Olympus, you've been waiting for an opportunity to bring the bloody Trojan War to its conclusion. The two sides have agreed to a brief truce, and when you consult the Fates, they advise: should the peace last for 10 days, all will end...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey" - Jill Dash
An encounter with a man-eating giant. A sorceress who turns men into pigs. A long-lost king taking back his throne. On their own, any of these make great stories. But each is just one episode in the "Odyssey," a 12,000-line poem spanning...
Curated Video
Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained
Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained
Curated Video
The History and Culture of Cyprus
Island of Cyprus:Then, in the Mediterranean Sea, on the Island of Cyprus, we will find some of the oldest water wells in the world and the first archaeological remains of Cyprus, which date back to the Neolithic period, more than 10,000...
Bedtime History
The Iliad Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Unravel the timeless tale of gods, heroes, and the legendary Trojan War that has fascinated audiences for millennia. Discover the origins of Homer's masterpiece, its cultural significance in the ancient world, and its enduring impact on...
Bedtime History
Homer's The Odyssey for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on an epic journey through the ancient world with our exploration of Homer's timeless masterpiece, "The Odyssey." We delve into the rich history behind one of literature's greatest works. From its origins in ancient Greece to its...
Curated Video
Were These Mythical Warriors Real?
Ancient tales of this tribe of warrior women who fought epic battles and established great cities continue to inspire storytellers in modern times. The legend challenges traditional gender roles and inspires narratives of female...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 2.4 Literary Reference: Petrarch and Classical Beauties
This video delves into Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Mercutio's witty dialogue about romantic ideals, drawing comparisons between Romeo's love for Rosaline and classical figures of romantic literature....
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 1.2 Digression: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
Understand the basics of the Battle of Troy as well as how and why it is referenced in Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Weird History
Mythological Creatures That May Have Been Real
Did you ever wonder if the great stories of ancient mythology, tales of the men behind the Egyptian pyramids and the rulers of the fabled cities of ancient Anatolia, were real? Well, if that's the case, then you're in luck - there are...
Curated Video
The First Roman Hero was a Trojan
So Romulus is the traditional founder of Rome, but the Romans traced their history back even further. In the Iliad, Aeneas is a minor character, one of the dozens of princes of Troy, but in Roman mythology he went on to lead his family...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Trojan War | The Story Behind the Fall of Troy
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and stories surrounding the Trojan War
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Hera - The Queen of Olympus | Greek Mythology Explained
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the story of the queen of Olympus herself, Hera! We take a look at the domains and worship surrounding Hera, as well as the many stories she appears in. The story of how she married Zeus, her...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Amazons - The Most Feared Warrior Women of Greek Mythology (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the Greek legend of the Amazons
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Achilles
Learn more about Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greek army in the Trojan War.
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - Greece, Part 2/5
Before the keystone there was the corbel arch. Join your architecture and humanities classes in an exploration of the engineering and architectural developments of the Mycenaeans, the predecessors of early Greeks. A combination of...
Crash Course
Crash Course Literature: #201: A Long and Difficult Journey, or the Odyssey:
In which John Green teaches you about Homer's Odyssey. The Journey of Odysseus as he made his way home after the conclusion of the Trojan War is the stuff of legend. John will teach you about the double standard in Greek culture,...