It's the end of the world, everybody. Well, it's the end of our mythology series, anyway. This week, we're talking about how mythological themes have made their way into the English language. We're taking on the Herculean task of...

How can an anti-hero teach us about the heroic--and sometimes, the unheroic--characteristics that shape a story's protagonist? From jealousy to self-doubt, Tim Adams challenges us to consider how anti-heroes reflect the very mortal...

Hercules, the strongest man alive with a mighty heart to match. Orpheus, charmer of nature and master of music. Castor and Pollux, the twin tricksters. The Boreads, sons of the North Wind who could hurtle through the air. Brought...

Hercules - son of Zeus and champion of humankind - stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has just committed the most unspeakable crime imaginable. Seeking to atone for the deaths of his family, Hercules must complete twelve...

Maybe you'd like to just hear about one topic for a while. We understand. Thus, we've created our Compilation Series. In this video, we look at some of our videos about Space. Sabrina talks to us about the Sun, stars, the universe, and...

This week, Mike introduces you to Tricksters, starting with Anansi, the West African trickster god who is also sometimes a spider. Tricksters are, well, tricky. They're wise and foolish, they're promiscuous and amoral, but in a lot of...

So, you know about stars. But what if those stars formed a super group like The Avengers? Well, then you have a Constellation! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina chats about stars, constellations, and how humans have used...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where today we take a closer look at the dedicated men and women of the US Coast Guard and the vessels and aircraft they use to get their jobs done.



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Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a red-hot episode where we examine the ways in which the US forces helps to fight wildfires and save lives with some of the most impressive firefighting inventions. Fluctus is a website and YouTube...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. Join us as we investigate the technology of hypersonic missiles and other unusual defense systems. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...

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In this video, Hercules the Heron visits the host and they discuss the importance of justice. Hercules shares a story about a girl named Anna Maria who felt she deserved more money for her work in her uncle's garden. Through their...

From those hills full of snow; we descend to the coasts of the "Atlantic Ocean", to go to the South of Europe, and visit a legendary lighthouse that is in the city of Galicia. We will find samples of the first humans of the Middle...

In this video, Jade interviews Hercules the Heron from the Galapagos Islands, who serves as a Judge of the Peace. Hercules explains the importance of justice and shares a story about a girl named Maria Jose and her experiences with...

This video examines a pivotal moment in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Theseus, Hippolyta, and Egeus discover the young Athenian lovers in the forest on the morning of Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding day. It highlights Theseus'...

This video features an interview with the comical group of Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" who are planning a play for the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. The segment captures their humorous misunderstandings and...

In this episode, we examine the Fates - three shadowy figures who seem to have a near omnipresent influence in the goings-on throughout the Greek mythical universe - and who show up in stories and religions from cultures whose time and...

For 53 years, John Kapellas enjoyed the bright sky of the western US, but one day he started to burn, blister and break out in rashes whenever he was exposed to light. Now allergic to the entire spectrum of light, Kapellas has spent the...

This video explores five fun facts about Cerberus.

This video is answering the question of who defeated Cerberus.

Scientists have discovered the remnants of what they call a “fossil” galaxy buried in the inner depths of the Milky Way.

Your Favorite Ancient Greek Myth | Easy Greek 60



Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...

Researchers have long wondered what really happened to Amelia Earhart, the first ever female aviator to fly solo.

A NASA airborne science campaign is all about what you can learn about our planet from the air — and that requires a durable and versatile airplane and a great crew to fly it. Meet one of NASA’s C-130 Hercules aircraft, currently...