A brief overview of the origins and traditions of the Olympic Games, from its roots in ancient Greek mythology to its revival in the modern era. Explore the significance of key elements such as the Olympic flag representing the five...

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...

We owe a lot to the Ancient Greek civilization. Everything from architecture to medicine to music is based on Greek culture. This audio story describes the influence of ancient Greek culture, specifically in music, and how it has shaped...

Professor Richard Brooks (NYU Law) explains how systemic racism of the past continues to haunt the present.

This live-action video program is about the word Acropolis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Acropolis through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

Learn more about the mythology, legends, and folktales of ancient Greece.

The Ancient Greeks had determined the planet was a sphere 2000 years before Columbus set sail for the New World, and they came up with estimates too! So how did the Ancient Greeks Philosophers work out that the Earth was a sphere and how...

This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.

A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.

Galen explains what the four humours are and how they could be balanced to make people better.

The Ancient Greek physician Galen talks about his travels as a young man and the importance of Alexandria, Egypt.

In this short video, Galen talks about Hippocrates and his theories

This short video describes what life is like on a farm in Ancient Greece, the terraces they farm on and food they grow and eat

If we are going to tell the story of medicine, we had better start at the beginning, which means we need to go all the way back to the start of recorded history. Every since we've been writing things down, we've been documenting our...

This short video describes the different types of sporting events held at the Olympics in Ancient Greece

This short video gives a man's view of life in Ancient Greece, his position as head of the household and his values

This short video gives a middle-class woman's view of life in Ancient Greece

A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.

A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule

Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the most shocking punishments dished out by the gods & godesses of Greek mythology

This video explains the role of local government in our everyday lives and how decisions are made at the local level. It discusses the different types of city government, such as the mayor-council and council-manager systems, and how...

This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time

This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion

This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...