60 Second Histories
Ancient Greek gods
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
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Galen and the Four Humors
Galen explains what the four humours are and how they could be balanced to make people better.
60 Second Histories
Galen the physician
The Ancient Greek physician Galen talks about his travels as a young man and the importance of Alexandria, Egypt.
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Galen and Hippocrates
In this short video, Galen talks about Hippocrates and his theories
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Farming in Ancient Greece
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
Professor Dave Explains
Early Pharmacopeia: Medical Practices in Ancient Civilizations
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...
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Olympic Games - the events
This short video describes the different types of sporting events held at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
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Family Life for Men 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
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Family Life for Women in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a middle-class woman's view of life in Ancient Greece
60 Second Histories
Trade in Ancient Greece
A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.
60 Second Histories
Democracy in Ancient Greece
A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Worst Punishments of Greek Mythology - Mortal Edition (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the most shocking punishments dished out by the gods & godesses of Greek mythology
Wonderscape
History Kids: City Government
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...
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - how they started
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the athletes
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
Wonderscape
Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Modern Society
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...
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Selinunte, the Cyclopean retaining walls, in the eastern side of the Acropolis
Selinunte, the Cyclopean retaining walls, in the eastern side of the Acropolis
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Man Reading Homer Book
Man in 1730s costume takes book off the shelf and reads. Chalkboard shooting slate.
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WS AERIAL View of temple ruin of delos and theatre of epidaurus / Delos, Cyclades, Greece
WS AERIAL View of temple ruin of delos and theatre of epidaurus / Delos, Cyclades, Greece
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HD: Sunset Tetrapylon of Aphrodisias - Time Lapse
Fourteen columns of the Ionic Temple of Aphrodite have been re-erected. It was an 'octastyle' temple, with 13 columns on each side and eight columns at the front and back. On some of the columns are inscribed the names of the donors who...
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HD: Sunset Tetrapylon of Aphrodisias
Fourteen columns of the Ionic Temple of Aphrodite have been re-erected. It was an 'octastyle' temple, with 13 columns on each side and eight columns at the front and back. On some of the columns are inscribed the names of the donors who...
Getty Images
HD: Sunset Tetrapylon of Aphrodisias
Fourteen columns of the Ionic Temple of Aphrodite have been re-erected. It was an 'octastyle' temple, with 13 columns on each side and eight columns at the front and back. On some of the columns are inscribed the names of the donors who...