Wonderscape
Ancient Greek Scholars: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
This video explores the impact of ancient Greek philosophers, including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It covers Socrates' method of questioning, Plato's writings on justice and government, and Aristotle's belief in observation as the...
Soliloquy
How did Ancient Greek Philosophers Know the Earth was Round?
The Ancient Greeks had determined the planet was a sphere 2000 years before Columbus set sail for the New World, and they came up with estimates too! So how did the Ancient Greeks Philosophers work out that the Earth was a sphere and how...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Music and creativity in Ancient Greece - Tim Hansen
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 16 - 20
Explore Constitutional Amendments 16 through 20 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. Detailed explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...
60 Second Histories
Democracy in Ancient Greece
A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor - Ramon Glazov
Learn about the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose experiments and discoveries changed medicine. -- In the 16th century, an anatomist named Andreas Vesalius made a shocking discovery: the most famous human anatomy...
Smarthistory
Judaism, Islam and the survival of ancient Greek texts
Sefer Musre Hafilosofim (Book of Morals of Philosophers), 13th -15th century, ink and opaque watercolor on parchment, Spain (The Hispanic Society of America, New York) Speakers: Dr. Ronnie Perelis (Yeshiva University, New York) and Dr....
Curated Video
Science in Ancient Greece, V century BC
The Greeks invented the first medical science surpassing myths on diseases as punishing sins of humans rather the factors behind causing them. Discoveries by philosophers on navigation, volume of water in a tub and many more.
One Minute History
189 - Theocracy - One Minute History
The word ‘Theocracy’ originates from Ancient Greek words meaning, “the rule of God.” First used by Flavius Josephus in the 1st century AD when referring to the government of the Jews; a Theocracy derives authority from a religion and its...
DoodleScience
The Kinetic Theory _ GCSE Physics
1. The kinetic theory explains the properties of the different states of matter. 2. All the particles in a solid liquid and gas are the same, the only thing that changes, is the amount of energy they have (turbine drawing). 3. Solids...
Curated Video
The Development of the Modern Model of the Atom
This video discusses the historical development of the modern model of the atom. It begins with ancient Greek philosopher Democritus' theory that all matter is comprised of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. The video then...
Curated Video
Development of the Model of the Atom
The video discusses the historical development of the model of the atom, from the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus' idea of tiny, indivisible particles to modern-day understanding of electrons, protons, and neutrons. It explains the...
Curated Video
The Beginning... | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Plato
The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, said 'The beginning is the most important part of the work.' In this short, bite-size video, I reflect on what that quote means for project manager and the discipline of Project Management. And, of...
Bill Carmody
Ethical Visuals
"The use of visual media should neither intentionally distort the integrity of a message nor promote a false impression or interpretation, which, as a whole, impacts to the credibility of the author." To have an ethical visual, you must...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? History of Amish Quilts
Learn more about the history of Amish quilts.
Curated Video
The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete
Let's delve into the intriguing world of notable thinkers and explore the life and contributions of Epimenides of Crete. Known for his mind-boggling illusions and tricks, Epimenides holds a semi-mythical status in history. Join us as we...
History Hit
Maps: Our Place in the World
Many of us can’t help but be obsessed with maps – including Dan. They tell us where we are in the world and let us know how our environment has changed overtime. History, geography and philosophy – maps cross all these fields of study....
Curated Video
We're The Thinkers Song | Groovy Greeks | Horrible Histories
Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribe Visit our website: horrible-histories.co.uk A parody of The Monkees' theme song, it stars four of the greatest Greek philosophers singing about their lives &...
Curated Video
How Can You See an Atom?
This week Reactions takes a close up look at the science of how we can see an atom. Since ancient Greek times, philosophers and scientists have tried to figure out what an atom looks like. For a couple thousand years, humans could only...
Professor Dave Explains
Presocratics Part 1: Early Greek Philosophy
When people think of philosophy, they often transport themselves to Ancient Greece. This era was a hotbed of intellectual activity, and it produced some of the most influential minds in human history. But before we get to the most famous...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Buy Me A Banana | SONG | Sonsense Nongs
Buy Me A Banana | SONG | Sonsense Nongs Song performed by Michael Rosen Michael Rosen shows once again why he's known for being able to tune into exactly the kind of humour that makes children fall about with laughter.
Big Think
Why the U.S. is an anomaly among democracies | Eboo Patel
- From the time of the ancient Greeks, political philosophers believed the only way to have diversity in a society was for it to be an empire or a dictatorship. They thought homogeneity was the core of democracy: one ethnic group, one...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - 'The African Burial Ground' by Yusef Komunyakaa
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...