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
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
Bedtime History
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 them,...
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...
Cerebellum
Rings, Kings and Things - Villains
An age when the world was ruled by wise kings, valiant warriors and terrifying monsters; this episode introduces Villains. This is part 4 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Britain's Legendary Creatures & Cryptids | England
Today we explore five legends & cryptids from Britain. The terrible swamp hag Jenny Greenteeth, the brave giant slaying Jack, the terror Black Annis, the fiendish Black Shuck and the mysterious Hairy Hands.
National Parks Service
Jay Leeming, storyteller
“We walk through [a story] as we walk through a forest.” Join storyteller, poet, and former Park Ranger Jay Leeming for a journey through the wild landscape of stories, to the place where the past and future meet in a moment of delight...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Gawain and the Green Knight - (Exploring Arthurian Lore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the arthurian tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
TED-Ed
Is There Any Truth to the King Arthur Legends?
Was he or wasn’t he? We may never know for sure about the origins of King Arthur. But a video that leads middle school and high school viewers through the facts and fictions that have kept King Arthur alive in peoples’ imaginations for...
Crash Course
Galahad, Percival, and the Holy Grail: Crash Course World Mythology #28
Discover the stories of two mythological knights who quested after the Holy Grail. Viewers uncover the secret of the so-called cup of Christ in the 28th installment of the 41-episode Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars also...