Kipling's story explaining why the giant whale only eats the smallest fish in the ocean.

Theseus journeys to Crete to fight the Minotaur in the Labyrinth and save his people.

With help from the Gods, Perseus sets out fulfil his destiny as a great hero. He fights Medusa to save his mother, encounters a sea monster and faces a wicked king.

Orpheus travels to the underworld to save his love Eurydice from the depths of Hades.

Odysseus, cast adrift at sea, lands on the island of the Enchantress Circe. With help from Hermes, he wins Circe over and continues his long journey home.

Odysseus is captured by the cyclops Polyphemus. He outwits the terrifying giant but suffers the wrath of Poseidon. Please note this episode contains mild gory and frightening moments.

After planting some magic beans, Jack climbs a beanstalk and encounters a giant in the clouds.

Cinderella's Fairy Godmother helps her escape her wicked family, go to the ball and meet her prince.

Alice reunites with the Duchess, meets the Mockturtle, appears in court and leaves Wonderland.

Alice meets the Hatter, Hare and Dormouse for a confusing tea party. She finds her way into the beautiful garden for a game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts.

Continuing her adventure in Wonderland, Alice meets the Caterpillar, Duchess and Cheshire Cat.

Alice follows the White Rabbit into Wonderland - she grows, shrinks, cries, meets many creatures and takes part in a Caucus Race.

Professor Hyll presents the story of Ragnarok: the Norse apocalypse and end of the world. He also explains the cyclical nature of the Norse Myths and how the end is the beginning in a constant cycle of birth and rebirth.

Professor Hyll presents the story of the Death of Baldur - an event that leaves Loki chained to a rock, and the start of Ragnarok.

Professor Hyll tells us the story of Loki's children: Fenrir the giant wolf, Jormungandr the World Serpent and Hel, goddess of the Underworld who all play pivotal roles in Ragnarok, the Norse Apocalypse.

Professor Hyll presents the story of the Forging of Mjollnir. Loki's tricks go too far, and inadvertently playing a part in creating many of the Norse god's weapons and treasures, including the legendary hammer Mjollnir.

Professor Hyll presents the story of Ymir the First Giant and how the Norse people believed the world and universe was created.

Book helps Bertie learn about habitats and how they are created to meet the needs of different pets. Bertie compares five different pet homes in order to chose the right environment for Twigson his pet stick insect.

Bertie wants to buy a pet and it is his job to look at the needs of each animal and decide which is the best pet for him. With the help of his trusty book he explores the animal world, making observations and developing his knowledge of...

In this episode, we hear the love story of Matactin and the Sun, and how the girl became the Moon. In the Museum, Professor Hyll talks about the different sources and versions of mythic stories, and gives an overview of how the Maya...

The Twins of Maya Legend visit the Underworld to play a game of ball with Gods in a myth about learning from past mistakes. In the Museum: the Professor demonstrates how the Maya used tiles to count and write numbers in an interactive...

In this episode, we hear the Legend of Xtabay: a ghostly figure that haunts the Yucatan forests. The Professor explains how this myth dares to be different when it comes to beauty and being a good person.

We hear about the Maya Myth of the discovery of corn. In the Museum, the Professor explains how cultures mythicise what they value most. We also learn about the structure of the Maya Universe and world.

We hear two short fables from Maya Myths and explore the lessons behind them. The Professor explains the role animals play in presenting morals and lessons in myths.