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Crash Course
Galahad, Perceval, and the Holy Grail: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta quests for knowledge of the Holy Grail of Mythology. Which is the actual, literal Holy Grail! The cup of Christ! Legends about the Holy Grail are often connected to the British legends of King Arthur, and this...
Crash Course
Galahad, Perceval, and the Holy Grail: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta quests for knowledge of the Holy Grail of Mythology. Which is the actual, literal Holy Grail! The cup of Christ! Legends about the Holy Grail are often connected to the British legends of King Arthur, and this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight | Dan Kwartler
It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a game. He challenged the warriors present to attack him with his own axe. If they could strike him down, they...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is there any truth to the King Arthur legends? - Alan Lupack
King Arthur has risen again and again in our collective imagination, along with his retinue of knights, Guinevere, the Round Table, Camelot, and of course Excalibur. But where do these stories come from, and is there any truth to them?...
Curated Video
History of Wizards for Kids : Magic, Myths, and Mystery
The image of a wizard—an old figure in a robe with a pointed hat—has fascinated people for centuries. Wizards appear in myths, folklore, and literature all over the world, from the mysterious druids of ancient Europe to the spell-casting...
Curated Video
How to Hit Off Your Head & In the Basket with a Basketball
Howcast - Learn how to do an off your head and into the basket basketball trick from the Harlem Wizards in this Howcast basketball video.
Curated Video
How to Do a Neck Catch Basketball Trick
Howcast - Learn how to do a neck catch basketball trick from the Harlem Wizards in this Howcast basketball video.
Curated Video
How to Dribble a Basketball through Your Legs as You Run
Howcast - Learn how to dribble a basketball through your legs as you run from the Harlem Wizards in this Howcast basketball video.
Curated Video
Effective sensory language using ‘The Execution of Lady Jane Grey’ as stimulus
Pupil outcome: I can employ the five senses in my descriptive writing to create a chosen effect. Key learning points: - Sensory language is writing that includes reference to some, or all, of the five senses. - You don't need to write,...
Curated Video
Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott': understanding the ballad
Pupil outcome: I can show understanding of 'The Lady of Shalott' through comprehension and annotation. Key learning points: - The Lady of Shalott is a cursed woman who is confined to a tower on an island just outside Camelot. - The Lady...
Curated Video
Anglo-Saxon Kings Family Tree | England's "Dark Ages" 410 - 927 CE
Anglo-Saxon Kings Family Tree | England's "Dark Ages" 410 - 927 CE
Curated Video
Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained
Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained
Curated Video
Exploring Wales: From Snowdonia to Pembroke Castle
Snowdonia National Park, Wales:We’ll walk to the top of the Snowdon mountain, the highest peak in the Snowdonia National Park in Wales. We will climb it using an old railway that was inaugurated in 1896.
Curated Video
The Legend of King Arthur for Kids
Learn about the origins of the legend of King Arthur along with Camelot, Tintagel, the wizard Merlin and the Sword in the Stone.
Curated Video
How Foreign Mercenaries Shaped Early Britain and the Legend of King Arthur
The Britons, facing relentless raids, summoned the help of foreign mercenaries from Pagan Germanic tribes, including the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. Initially, these warriors defended their British employers but later turned against...
Curated Video
Legendary Figures: Fact or Fiction?
Dive into the intriguing world of legendary characters like Quasimodo, Robin Hood, and Merlin to uncover the truths and myths behind their stories. This video explores the historical and cultural origins of these characters, blending...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet: Love and War in Romeo and Juliet
This video delves into the historical context and significance of the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where a street brawl between the Capulet and Montague servants underscores the long-standing feud between these...
Curated Video
The 2 Sides of Gawain: Hero vs. Antihero
This episode explores the legend of Gawain, a noble knight of King Arthur's Round Table who embarks on a perilous quest where he must confront his fears, uphold his knightly virtues, and face the Green Knight, exploring themes of...
Curated Video
How Every Heroic Story Is Really Just Gilgamesh
We delve into the epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary Mesopotamian king. From his incredible strength and bravery to his quest for immortality, the episode explores the timeless themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning.
Weird History
Mythological Creatures That May Have Been Real
Did you ever wonder if the great stories of ancient mythology, tales of the men behind the Egyptian pyramids and the rulers of the fabled cities of ancient Anatolia, were real? Well, if that's the case, then you're in luck - there are...
John D Ruddy
Monarchs of England Part 1: The Anglo-Saxons - Manny Man Does History
Part 1 of the Monarchs of England goes from end of the Roman Empire all the way through the age of the Anglo-Saxons! Enjoy!
Jack Rackam
You Don't Know the Real King Arthur | The Life & Times of Arthur & Lancelot
You Don't Know the Real King Arthur | The Life & Times of Arthur & Lancelot
Step Back History
What is a Paladin?
Time to crack open a new series idea I have been batting around for a while now. I’ve been playing a lot of Dungeons and Dragons lately, and have always been a fan of fantasy. One of the things I was curious about though, is where some...