TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth of Arachne and Athena - Iseult Gillespie
From sailors who were turned into pigs, nymphs that sprouted into trees, and a gaze that converted the beholder to stone, Greek mythology brims with shape-shifters. The powerful Gods usually changed their own forms at will - but for...
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...
Crash Course
The Greeks and Romans - Pantheons Part 3: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we continue our look at various Pantheons, and Mike digs deep into the gods of the ancient Greeks. We're talking Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Artemis, Hephaestos, Ares, and Apollo. We're also talking Jupiter, Juno, Neptune,...
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...
Weird History
Mythical Origin of Words
Have you ever wondered why the days of the week are named the way they are? Sunday and Monday are named after the sun and moon, which makes sense, but then we've also got Saturday, which is named after the Roman god Saturn. And then,...
Curated Video
Heroes and Monsters
A video entitled "Heroes and Monsters" which evaluates mythological heroes and monsters.
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
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...
Curated Video
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Analytics Engines
AWS provides several services for analytics, including CloudSearch, ElasticSearch Service, Data Pipeline, AWS Glue, QuickSight and Athena. This video provides a quick tour of these services for the solutions architect.
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.2 Interview:Quince, Flute, Snout, Starveling, Snug, Bottom
This video features an interview with the characters Quince, Flute, Snout, Starveling, Snug, and Bottom from Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They discuss the challenges they face in putting on a play for the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Oberon and Titania
This video captures a compelling interaction between Oberon and Titania from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion revolves around Oberon's machinations and Titania's humorous infatuation with...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 2
In this continuation of the interview with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the focus is on the consequences of Puck's misapplication of the love potion. The video delves into discussions about the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 1
This video captures a humorous interview with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The pair discuss the unintended consequences of Puck's mischievous use of a love potion that causes Titania to fall in love...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Lysander, Helena, Demetrius, Hermia
This video presents a dynamic discussion among Lysander, Helena, Demetrius, and Hermia from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The characters delve into the confusion and conflicts caused by the misapplied love potion in the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Demetrius and Hermia
This video features a fictional interview with Demetrius and Hermia from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the chaos of mistaken affections unfolds in the enchanted forest. The discussion highlights the complexities of...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Interview:Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, Starveling
This video captures a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as they prepare for their play in the woods. The segment highlights their quirky problem-solving discussions, emphasizing the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Helena and Lysander
This video explores a critical scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the complexities of love and desire are vividly examined through the interactions of Helena and Lysander. Viewers gain insight...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Puck and Fairy
This video introduces a playful segment from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring an engaging interview with Puck and a fairy. The discussion reveals Puck's mischievous nature and his role in the fairy realm,...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Demetrius and Helena
This video analyzes a crucial scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the complex relationships between Demetrius, Helena, Hermia, and Lysander. The discussion highlights key themes such as...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Theseus, Hippolyta, and Philostrate
This video presents an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta, along with Philostrate, highlighting their perspectives on the upcoming royal wedding in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation explores the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Theseus and Hippolyta
This video features an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the legal and ethical dilemma presented by Egeus, who demands his daughter Hermia marry Demetrius or face death. The...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Egeus, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander Pt 1
This video delves into the complexities of familial and romantic relationships in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the conflict between Egeus and his daughter, Hermia. Viewers will gain insights...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1.92 Animated Note: Proud River
In A Midsumer Night's Dream, Titania describes her quarrel with Oberon as disrupting the natural world, causing mists to pull water from the sea and flood rivers, which she personifies as becoming "proud and arrogant." This video...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2.214 Heraldry
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Helena uses wordplay and heraldry to symbolize the deep connection between herself and Hermia, likening them to "two seeming bodies but one heart," indicating their close friendship. She references heraldry,...