TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld | Iseult Gillespie
Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae— a prophetess and also the realm’s local guide. Though it gets a bad rap, Sibyl is determined to prove to the newcomer that hell is...
Crash Course
Mythical Horses: Crash Course World Mythology #37
Horses have been human companions for thousands of years, and have been essential companions and tools for the development of human culture. So, it makes sense that horses would make their way into our most important stories. Today,...
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...
SciShow
Slowly Solving the Mystery of Turtle Origins
The origin story of turtles is a mystery that has perplexed many for centuries, but thanks to more recent studies, we might be one step closer to figuring out their lineage.
TED Talks
Karen Armstrong: My wish: The Charter for Compassion
People want to be religious, says scholar Karen Armstrong; we should help make religion a force for harmony. She asks the TED community to help build a Charter for Compassion -- to restore the Golden Rule as the central global religious...
Crash Course
A Long and Difficult Journey, or The Odyssey: Crash Course Literature 201
In which John Green teaches you about Homer's Odyssey. If it was Homer's If Homer was even real. Anyway, that stuff doesn't really matter. John teaches you the classic, by which I mean classical, epic poem, the Odyssey. The Journey of...
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 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...
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...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Calf Strains, Achilles Tendonitis, and Achilles Tendon Tears
In this video, the speaker discusses the anatomy and injuries related to the calf muscles and the Achilles tendon. They explore the relationship between calf strains, Achilles tendonitis, and Achilles tendon tears, using examples from...
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
AllTime 10s
10 Mind-Bending Paradoxes
Get ready to have your mind BLOWN! These paradoxes may well keep you up at night!
Next Animation Studio
Achilles tear explained
Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang suffered an Achilles tear when he was running the 110-meter hurdles in the London Olympics on Aug. 7. The achilles tendon is attached to the calf muscle and heel bone. Tears or ruptures can be caused by sudden...
Curated Video
Zeno's Paradoxes of Motion
This video introduces Zeno's paradoxes of motion, which are thought experiments that challenge our understanding of movement. The paradoxes include Achilles and the turtle, the dichotomy paradox, and the arrow paradox. Through these...
Out of this Word
Achilles’ Heel
Max is struggling with his math homework. Moon encourages Max and tells him that she knows that math is his “Achilles’ heel”, which means a weakness, a skill that isn’t strong or something that makes you vulnerable.
Next Animation Studio
Achilles' Heel
Max is struggling with his math homework. Moon encourages Max and tells him that she knows that math is his "Achilles' heel", which means a weakness, a skill that isn't strong or something that makes you vulnerable.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Exploring the Oldest and Youngest Body in Our Anatomy Lab: Surprises and Discoveries
In this video, the presenter discusses the oldest and youngest body in their anatomy lab, which has been there for nearly ten years. The body died from colorectal cancer that metastasized to the liver. The presenter also discusses some...
Religion for Breakfast
The Origin of Christian Saints
In this episode we examine the topic: The Origin of Christian Saints
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Achilles
Learn more about Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greek army in the Trojan War.
Looking Glass Universe
How real are the real numbers, really?
We usually say that infinity isnt real, but here well see how crucial it is to have one very big infinity for the real world; there is an infinite number of numbers. But why do we need real numbers at all? Arent rational numbers enough?...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
US Navy aircraft carrier "Belleau Wood" is turned over to French Navy at Toulon, France, for service in Indochina War
Card: "Paramount News issue no 65" / title "Toulon, France - US-lent carrier off to Indo-China" / WS ships in harbor at Toulon / "Belleau Wood," rechristened "Bois Belleau," anchored at dock / shot on carrier from below of radar tower on...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Aquiles el pronosticador oficial del Mundial 2018
La Copa del Mundo de Rusia ya tiene su propio pronosticador oficial: se llama Aquiles y es un gato blanco y sordo que vive en el Museo del Hermitage de San Petersburgo
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Football: Hermitage cat fur casts winners in Confederations Cup
A white cat named Achilles who normally keeps down mice at Saint Petersburg's famed Hermitage museum has begun work as the official forecaster for the Confederations Cup hosted by Russia