Before the creation of humanity, the Greek gods won a great battle against a race of giants called the Titans. Most Titans were destroyed or driven to the eternal hell of Tartarus. But the Titan Prometheus, whose name means foresight,...

The story goes something like this: A royal, rich, or righteous individual - who is otherwise a lot like us - makes a mistake that sends his or her life spiraling into ruin. It's the classic story arc for a Greek tragedy, and we love it...

It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over, says entrepreneur Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank delivers life-saving medical supplies to remote areas in Africa. Today, LifeBank operates...

Between 2008 and 2016, the United States deported more than three million people. What happens to those left behind? Journalist Duarte Geraldino picks up the story of deportation where the state leaves off. Learn more about the wider...

The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...

This week, we're continuing our discussion of heroes by talking about Gilgamesh, star of one of the earliest written hero stories, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was a terrible ancient king who left his kingdom seeking adventure, and...

Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage. But was he an intrepid explorer who brought two worlds together or a ruthless exploiter who brought...

An encounter with a man-eating giant. A sorceress who turns men into pigs. A long-lost king taking back his throne. On their own, any of these make great stories. But each is just one episode in the "Odyssey," a 12,000-line poem spanning...

Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution ... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence. Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months,...

What can some of literature's most famous heroes teach us? From the epic hero (like Beowulf) to the tragic hero (like Oedipus), each has something distinctive to share. April Gudenrath describes the many faces of the fictional hero --...

Let's get Heroic with Mike Rugnetta. This week on Crash Course World Mythology, we're talking about the Hero's Journey and the Monomyth, as described by Joseph Campbell. Campbell's theories about the shared qualities of human story...

You're in a movie theater, watching the new horror flick. The audience knows something that the main character does not. The audience sees the character's actions are not in his best interest. What's that feeling -- the one that makes...

What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial...

A video titled "Archetypes" that reviews common archetypes found in literature.

This video explores the importance of characters in storytelling and delves into why they are essential elements in any narrative. It emphasizes that characters are not just vehicles to move the plot forward but rather central to...

In this video, the concept of archetypes in storytelling is explored, with a focus on the epic hero archetype. The video highlights the seven key traits that epic heroes typically possess, such as nobility, strength, bravery, and...

In this video, we delve into the enchanting world of epics, focusing on what makes them so captivating. Exploring the supernatural elements that infuse epics like the Odyssey, we uncover the role of gods and goddesses from various...

This video provides an engaging and informative introduction to the concept of epics. The video emphasizes the grandeur of epics, highlighting the hero's journeys to various locations, encounters with supernatural beings, and performance...

This video provides a detailed overview of the archaeology of the Mayan ruins, focusing on the challenges faced by archaeologists in uncovering and studying these ancient structures. It discusses the historical context of the Mayan...

STORIES BEYOND THE ORDINARY celebrates the amazing heroes featured in The Red Bulletin’s (RED BULL) inaugural Heroes of the Year issue. At this exclusive event hosted by Journalist Bonnie...

The trainers and team at Horses of Hope are using horse therapy to improve the health and happiness of children.

After losing her husband, the father of five children, a single mom finds the best therapy is adopting pets for her family.

New from OnlyGood.tv! Red Bull’s magazine, The Red Bulletin, hosted a party to celebrate their inaugural "Heroes of the Year" issue. The Weekly Good's host, Marysol Castro, sat down with a few of the heroes that represent extraordinary...

Howcast - From mashing the peas to playing peekaboo … every day, you do hundreds of things for your baby that make you a hero in their eyes. Gifts to Grow recognizes all that you give by giving you something back. Here's how to start...