Infognostica
Look at the moon...
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Weird History
What Life Was Like For An Egyptian Embalmer
Making mummies in ancient Egypt wasn't for the faint of heart. Mummification was developed thousands of years ago but didn't become standard practice in Egypt until the Old Kingdom (c. 2600-2150 BCE). Embalmers were sacred individuals...
After Skool
Why Don't Country Flags Use The Color Purple?
For centuries purple dye was worth more than gold. The dye used to produce purple fabric came from a sea snail that only lived off the shores of modern day Lebanon. Because it was so rare, purple became associated with royalty. This is...
60 Second Histories
Norse gods
This video explores the most important gods that were worshipped by the Vikings and Norse people, including Odin, Frey and Thor as well as Freyja, Frigg and Loki
Weird History
Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You
Vikings would slaughter dozens and perform some pretty severe ritualistic executions. What’s known is that the Viking age is littered with some extreme rituals from the Norse religion but also a few oddball traditions that Vikings...
Religion for Breakfast
YHWH had a Wife?
YHWH...the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, and you shall have no other gods before him. But did some ancient Israelites worship another god, Asherah? Archaeological evidence suggests that some Israelites may have believed YHWH...
Archaia Historia
Hanno the Navigator
Hanno the Navigator was from an ancient city called Carthage, which was located in North Africa. In the 5th century BC he lead an expedition along the previously unexplored (to those from the Mediterranean) West African coast. This video...
National Theatre
Antigone': Religion and Modern Context
This looks at the role of religion in Antigone, and how this resonates with the modern interpretation in Polly Findlay's 2012 production. This video features interviews with Polly Findlay (Director), Michael Grady-Hall (Chorus) and Jodie...
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity
How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5
Religion for Breakfast
What is Mario's Religion?
Is Mario religious? If so, what is his religion? In this video, we explore the State Religion of the Mushroom Kingdom.
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 1
How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism? A History of Unbelief, Part 1
PBS
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
This video provides a fascinating exploration of the enduring influence of Greek mythology on modern literature and culture, tracing its evolution from ancient times to contemporary retellings. Delving into well-known myths and...
Amor Sciendi
The Iliad: Visualizing the Complexities of War
The Iliad is the greatest war story ever told, and my middle school class tried to figure out why using data analysis.
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...
Infognostica
Siddhartha (Birmingham Film Festival Award Nominee)
Played at: Birmingham Film Festival (2019) Anifest Rozafa (2019) CHINH Kids International (2019) Fabulosis (2019) The Story of Sid is my first short mythological film. Other credits are listed in the end credits of the video.
Mediacorp
The Sacred Cows of the Cow Sanctuary
This video showcases the dedication and love of the cow protectors at a sanctuary. They not only rescue and care for injured cows, but also utilize their byproducts in a sustainable and sacred manner. Through their efforts, they aim to...
After Skool
The Richest Man In History - The Science Behind GOLD
Just about every culture, race and religion acknowledges the value of gold. Humans have been infatuated with gold for as long as we have recorded history. Millions have died for it, entire civilizations were build upon it and even many...
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mystery of the Olmec Civilization
This video is a lesson on the Olmec civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in the Americas. It discusses the mystery surrounding the origins and name of the Olmec people, as well as their achievements and cultural practices. The...
Bedtime History
The Olympic Games
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...