Curated Video
The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is
We reveal the true purpose of the ancient text, discover more about the ancient Egyptian people and their relationship with death and the afterlife and dispel misconceptions about the use of this piece of ancient history. Join us as we...
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How Isis Brought Her True Love Back From the Dead
For the Ancient Egyptians, the cycle of life itself began and ended with Isis and Osiris. Their story is one of the oldest known myths, and it informed spiritual beliefs, power structures, and gender roles in Ancient Egypt and beyond....
PBS
What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who often serve as guardians to the very gates of hell, pop up in a wide variety of cultural folklore throughout history. They're also fairly commonplace in the stories we tell in...
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: "Eternal Blazon"
The ghost uses the term "eternal blazon", which has a connection to heraldry and can be metaphorically extended to depict the afterlife. This video dives into these ideas and use of imagery. It also further explores Shakespeare's...
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Hamlet 1.5 Allusion: No reckoning made
This passage explains the significance of the sacrament of confession within Catholicism, where sins are confessed and absolved by a priest, emphasizing the importance of last rites before death to ensure one's sins are forgiven and the...
Wonderscape
The Myth of the Pharaoh's Curse: Fact or Fiction?
Delve into the legend of the 'Curse of the Pharaoh' associated with King Tut's tomb. Explore the series of mysterious events that fueled this myth, from the death of Lord Carnarvon to Carter's pet Canary incident. Understand the cultural...
Wonderscape
Mummies of Egypt: Beyond King Tut
Explore the famous mummies of Egypt besides King Tut. Learn about Ramses II's powerful legacy, Hatshepsut's rule as a rare female pharaoh, and the significance of animal mummies in Egyptian culture. Discover how archaeologists used...
Wonderscape
Ancient Egyptian Beliefs: Taking Treasures into the Afterlife
Discover how Ancient Egyptians, especially pharaohs like King Tut, believed in taking their possessions into the afterlife. Explore the fascinating items found in Tut's tomb, from gold coffins to everyday objects, and learn how these...
Curated Video
Mummification: Preserving the Past for the Afterlife
The video provides an engaging overview of mummification in ancient Egypt, highlighting the process of preserving bodies for the afterlife and the significance of tombs and pyramids. It also touches on recent archaeological discoveries...
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What Do I Do With the Body?
Jessi gives her advice for the afterlife care of companion animals and shares some of the other options Animal Wonders has when an animal ambassador passes away.
Curated Video
The Importance of Setting
A video entitled “The Importance of Setting” which explores how to revise the setting of a text to change the mood.
Schooling Online
T.S. Eliot - The Hollow Men Lines 39-67
In this lesson, we return to the underworld where the Hollow Men offer futile prayers to broken idols. They are desperate for guidance and heavenly love. Do they have a shot at redemption? Enjoy this detailed analysis of Parts 3 and 4 of...
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High Five Facts - Ancient Egyptian Burial
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Egyptian Burial.
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I WONDER - What Was The Ancient Egyptian Afterlife?
This video is answering the question of what was the Ancient Egyptian afterlife.
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I WONDER - What Did Ancient Egyptians Put In Tombs?
This video is answering the question of what did Ancient Egyptians put in tombs.
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Five Facts - Circulatory System
This video explores five fun facts about the Circulatory System.
Religion for Breakfast
The History of Hell
Hell is well-known in popular culture and is a widespread belief among Christian communities today. But where did this doctrine come from? Jewish apocalyptic literature from the 2nd Temple period reveals the idea was evolving even before...
Weird History
Facts About The Terra Cotta Army
Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of...
Maddie Moate
My Thoughts on Taxidermy - An Essay | Shaun Dooley and the Horniman Museum
My thoughts on understanding taxidermy.
Intelligence Squared
An interview with neuroscientist David Eagleman
IQ2 David Eagleman in conversation with Will Self.
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I WONDER - Why Did The Ancient Egyptians Leave The Heart In The Body?
This video is answering the question of why did The Ancient Egyptians leave the heart in the body.
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I WONDER - How Ancient Egyptians Made Mummies?
This video is answering the question of how ancient Egyptians made mummies.