Bedtime History
The War Between Athens and Sparta
The roots of today’s global society reach back over 2,500 years, to Athens and Sparta, two powerful city-states of ancient Greece. The two states, though geographically close, differed greatly in their societal structure and values....
Amor Sciendi
Parthenon Marbles An Art Controversy with Christina Boszik
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is considered one of the most important surviving structures of Classical Greece. Originally dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, it has changed hands many times throughout history, serving as a...
Curated Video
Acropolis
This live-action video program is about the word Acropolis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Acropolis through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Amor Sciendi
Parthenon Marbles: An Art Controversy | AmorSciendi with Christina Boszik
With the help of co-author Christina Boszik, I weigh in on the debate around the Parthenon Marbles.
Wonderscape
Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Modern Society
This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...
Curated Video
Free view: Greece's famed Parthenon clear of scaffolding for first time in decades
New ReviewThe iron constructions inevitably hid certain details and altered the aesthetic experience on the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis, however the scaffolding is set to return for restoration work to continue.
Curated Video
Concern grows that European heatwave could be a repeat of last summer
Officials in Europe are worried that an extreme heatwave will be a repeat of last summer's sweltering weather, which killed an estimated 61,000 people across the continent.
Curated Video
Concern grows that European heat wave could be a repeat of last summer
Officials in Europe are worried that an extreme heat wave will be a repeat of last summer's sweltering weather, which killed an estimated 61,000 people across the continent.
Curated Video
Foot of ancient Greek goddess makes its way to Athens museum from Palermo
While only on loan, the fragment of the surviving Parthenon Marbles “paves the way” for the British Museum to return the rest, Greek officials say.
Curated Video
Greece seeks return of Parthenon Marbles amid restoration project
Greece has made the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in London one of its top priorities.
Curated Video
Drone Reveals The Acropolis' Hidden Splendors in Athens
Explore the ancient beauty of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, through stunning drone footage. Soar over the majestic Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the sprawling ruins that tell the story of ancient Greece. Experience this...
Bridgeman Arts
Visiting the Acropolis of Athens, Greece 1960
Home movie of a family visiting the Acropolis of Athens, filmed January 2, 1960.
Press Association
Protesters call for return of Parthenon sculptures to Greece
Protestors call for the British Museum to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, while dressed as Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and one ofthe Caryatid sisters. Interview with organiser John Watts.
Sky News
Controversy over one of the Elgin Marbles being loaned to Russia
Controversy over one of the Elgin Marbles being loaned to Russia
Curated Video
The Thinker and The Kiss among new Rodin sculpture exhibition
LEADIN:
A new exhibition of Auguste Rodin's sculptures is opening in London.
'Rodin and the art of ancient Greece' places the French artist's work alongside the Athenian marbles which inspired them.
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Curated Video
GREECE: CAMGAIGN FOR ELGIN MARBLES TARGETS TOURISTS (2)
Voice and effects
VOICED BY: Philippa Meagher
Tourists visiting the ancient Parthenon in Greece are being drawn into a row over the return of the so-called Elgin Marbles.
Visitors to the two-and-a-half-thousand year old temple are being...
Curated Video
The Thinker and The Kiss among new Rodin sculpture exhibition
LEADIN:
A new exhibition of Auguste Rodin's sculptures is opening in London.
'Rodin and the art of ancient Greece' places the French artist's work alongside the Athenian marbles which inspired them.
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Curated Video
Candlelit protest calling for return of Marbles
A crowd that included several mayors from across Greece gathered outside the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Sunday to demand the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in London.
The protest in the Greek capital was timed...
Bridgeman Arts
Rothmans Air Display, Greece, and England, 1981
Rothmans Air Display, Greece, and England, 1981
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - Greece, Part 4/5
How do you lift a 10 ton drum of marble block? How do you get blocks of marble to stay together without mortar? Part four of this five-part series focuses on the engineering challenges involved in building the Parthenon. Once again, the...
Curated OER
Ancient Athens Part 2
Mixing modern day footage with beautifully animated reconstructions, this History Channel video focuses on the Acropolis, the high point, or citadel, of Athens. A great introduction to this wonder of the ancient world for your world...
Curated OER
Ancient Athens Part 1
The History ChannelÕs celebration of Greek World History Week begins with a look at Athens. Burned by invading Persians and reconstructed by Pericles, the animated reconstructions let viewers tour this most famous city of the ancient...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Parthenon
Video discussing the history of the Parthenon, Athens, 447-432 BC. [10:46] Full episode can be viewed with PBS link. Includes links to additional information and images.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smarthistory: Parthenon Frieze
Audio slideshow discussing the Parthenon Frieze, made of marble, c. 438-32 BC. [5:22]