TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Greek architect | Mark Robinson
The year is 432 BCE. As dawn breaks over Athens, Pheidias is already late for work. He is the chief builder for the Parthenon — Athens' newest and largest temple— and when he arrives onsite, city officials accuse him of embezzling gold...
TED Talks
TED: The giant leaps in language technology -- and who's left behind | Kalika Bali
Thousands of languages thrive across the globe, yet modern speech technology -- with all of its benefits -- supports just over a hundred. Computational linguist Kalika Bali dreams of a day when technology acts as a bridge instead of a...
Curated Video
Heptapyrgion Fortress- Thessaloniki, Greece
Embark on a virtual tour of the iconic Heptapyrgion Fortress in Thessaloniki, Greece. Uncover the rich history and architectural marvels of this ancient stronghold. Explore the strategic significance and cultural heritage encapsulated...
Curated Video
Roman Construction: The Arch, Vault, Dome, and Concrete
“Roman Construction: The Arch, Vault, Dome, and Concrete” will explain how the Romans advanced in construction to undertake massive building projects.
Curated Video
Greece, Epidauros Greek Theatre
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain,...
Learning Mole
Nutrition in Food
This kitchen science video lesson is all about nutrition in food. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about science they can do at home.
Curated Video
Democratic Symbols
In ancient Athens, symbols were used to promote religious and democratic ideals and beliefs. Thousands of years later these symbols helped to define the United States.
Clarendon Learning
Ancient Greece for Kids | Learn all Ancient Greek history with this fun overview
Come learn all about Ancient Greek history in our video "Ancient Greece for Kids". Together we will learn all about Ancient Greece including the major periods (Archaic Period, Classical Period, and Hellenistic Period), we explore the...
Healthcare Triage
More Bad Nutrition Studies: Red Meat and Cancer
The old chestnut that eating red meat leads to cancer is back! A study last week claimed that eating red meat increased cancer risks by up to 28 percent! This sounds scary, but this study has a lot of problems.
Kult America
Do Tourists Destroy History?
On today's episode of Kult America we visit Athens, Greece to see what remains of the city's past. I had many romantic ideas of what Greece would offer but in truth it was hard to enjoy as the surplus of tourists was extremely...
Mazz Media
Fragmentation: Asexual Reproduction in Plants
In this live-action program viewers will learn that a common form of asexual reproduction, without requiring gametes, flowers, seeds or fruits, is fragmentation. As the word implies, fragments of the parent organism split or break off.
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Curated Video
Greek Architecture: The Column
“Greek Architecture: The Column” will explain the different types of columns used by the ancient Greeks and their influence on U.S. government buildings.
Virtually Passed
Maths Puzzle - Probability of repeating event infinite times
If the probability of an event is 1/n what is the probability the event will happen at least once if the experiment is repeated n times? What happens as n approaches infinity?
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Important Were Viking Women In Society?
This video is answering the question of how important were Viking women in society.
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...
Curated Video
The Golden Ratio: The Divine Proportion in Nature and Art
Since the time of the ancient Greeks, there was a belief in the divine property of numbers. Some held that number held the secret to aesthetics and the very nature of the universe itself. Let’s learn about the golden ratio.
FuseSchool
Rust: Prevention & Treatment
Learn the basics about Rust, it's prevention and treatment. What causes rust? Why do only metals rust? How do you prevent rust? Find out more in this video!
ARTiculations
What Exactly is Classical Art? Part 1 Classical Antiquity | ARTiculations
Ever wonder what exactly Classical Art or Classical Architecture is? That's what we will be talking about over the next few weeks. Let's start with Classical Antiquity! Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/oLUfQq2hh5Q Watch Part 3:...
ARTiculations
What Exactly is Classical Art? Part 2 Revival & Renaissance | ARTiculations
Ever wonder what exactly Classical Art or Classical Architecture is? This week we are talking about Classical Revival and the Renaissance. Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/c2PYPmwWQOQ Watch Part 3: https://youtu.be/V9WJbvXsJkk 13...
TED-Ed
Did the Amazons Really Exist?
Who were the warriors most feared by the Egyptians, Greeks, Persians Central Asians, and Chinese? The mighty women called Amazons, that’s who. Secondary viewers learn that the understanding of the Amazons, who were originally assumed to...
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...
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - Greece, Part 5/5
"There are no straight lines in the Parthenon." The series concludes with a look at the optical illusions involved in the engineering of the Parthenon. Mixing animated images and current video, the producers bring alive this famous...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Archaic, Early Classical: Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum, Italy
This video [6:31] discusses Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum: Hera I, c. 560-530 B.C.E., Archaic Period; Hera II, c. 460 B.C.E., Classical Period; Temple of Minerva, c. 500 B.C.E. Archaic Period. A conversation with Dr. Beth Harris and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Can I Learn About Greek Mythology at the Met?
Join Iren, age 9, in the Greek and Roman galleries as she shares what she knows about ancient Greek gods and goddesses!