SciShow
The 5,000-Year-Old Mystery of Ancient Egyptian Perfume
The ancient Egyptians were masters of embalming the dead, but they left no record of the ingredients in their balms and perfumes. Luckily, modern chemistry is unlocking those secrets. And it's telling us a lot more about their culture...
Be Smart
Who Built The Pyramids
when the pyramids were built, the ancient Egyptians hadn't invented the wheel, developed bronze tools, or discovered pi. How were they able to stack two million stone blocks, each weighing more than two tons, into precise geometric...
TED-Ed
What happens when you die? A poetic inquiry | Emily Dickinson
Death, a kindly gentleman riding in a horse carriage, comes to collect a woman for her journey to the afterlife. So begins Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not stop for Death," an exploration of both the uncertainties of death and...
Crash Course
Perspectives on Death: Crash Course Philosophy
Today we are talking about death, looking at philosophical approaches from Socrates, Epicurus, and Zhuangzi. We will consider whether it’s logical to fear your own death, or the deaths of your loved ones. Hank also discusses Thomas...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A guidebook for the underworld - Tejal Gala
Ancient Egyptians believed that in order to become immortal after death, a spirit must first pass through the underworld - a realm of vast caverns, lakes of fire, and magical gates. Needless to say, one needed to come prepared. But how?...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The incredible history of China's terracotta warriors - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history _ vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
Curated Video
What Happens to Your Energy When You Die?
What Happens To Your Energy when you Die? During the time that you will be watching this video, 500 people around the world will die. Their thoughts, their hopes, their dreams no longer with us. About 3 people die every 2 seconds. I hope...
Curated Video
Do Out-of-Body Experiences Suggest Life After Death?
Out of body and near death experiences. Are they proof of an afterlife? Out of body, mystical experiences are surprisingly common. Does this mean that life after death exists? A third of people who have been near death report...
Curated Video
How to Contact the Afterlife with Psychic Abilities
Howcast - Learn how to contact the afterlife from renowned psychic Paula Roberts in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
China, Beijing - Exploring the Dingling Tomb: A Ming Dynasty Marvel
Dingling Tomb, the Mausoleum of Emperor Wanli, is a key site among the 13 Ming Tombs near Beijing. Completed in 1590, it features an Underground Palace with five chambers and reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about the afterlife. The...
Curated Video
The afterlife: resurrection
Pupil outcome: I can explain the Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today. Key learning points: - Resurrection means being raised from the dead in the afterlife, as well as...
Curated Video
Non-religious beliefs about death and the afterlife
Pupil outcome: I can explain non-religious beliefs about the afterlife and the arguments for and against life after death. Key learning points: - Some non-religious individuals believe in an afterlife or a soul. - Non-religious views...
Curated Video
The afterlife: judgement
Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about judgement, including the influence and importance of these beliefs for Christians today. Key learning points: - Most Christians agree that God decides who enters heaven and who goes to...
Curated Video
Beliefs about the afterlife: resurrection
Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today. Key learning points: - Resurrection refers to being raised from the dead. - Many Christians believe that...
Curated Video
Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement
Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about judgement and how these beliefs can influence Christians. Key learning points: - Most Christians agree that there is life after death. This belief is known as the afterlife. -...
Curated Video
Eschatalogical beliefs, heaven and hell
Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about heaven and hell, and the importance and influence of these beliefs. Key learning points: - Eschatology refers to final things; this includes death and the final destiny of the soul. -...
Curated Video
Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell
Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about heaven and hell, and the significance and influence of these beliefs. Key learning points: - For many Christians, the afterlife consists of heaven and hell. - There are different...
Bedtime History
Valley of the Kings | Ancient Egypt
Discover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, an ancient burial site in Egypt where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. In this video, we explore famous tombs like those of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, and look at...
Curated Video
Mummies: Unveiling the Ancient Egyptian Practice of Mummification
This video provides a fascinating look into the world of mummies, explaining the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification and its significance in their belief system. It highlights the incredible preservation of mummies, with a focus...
Curated Video
Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt: A Rare Exhibition of Mummies and Treasures
The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA, will be hosting the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities ever to leave the UK. This exhibition, titled "Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt," features 140 ancient objects, including six...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Guardians and Legends of the Arctic: Polar Bears, Qallupilluit, and the Mahaha
Polar bears are apex predators in the Arctic and have been revered by the Inuit who relied on them for sustenance and clothing. Through rituals and offerings to Nanuk, the "Great Polar Bear," Inuit hunters sought favor for successful...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 Why It's Cool (89) - Meditation on Two Themes
This video provides an in-depth analysis of one of Hamlet's key soliloquies, exploring themes such as the fear of the unknown in death and the philosophical conflict between thought and action. It reflects on how Hamlet's profound...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 Digging Deeper: Conscience and Cowardice
This video explores one of Hamlet's most famous lines, "thus conscience does make cowards of us all," and analyzes its profound meaning within the context of the play. The discussion delves into the dual interpretation of "conscience" as...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Shuffle
This video explores the phrase "this mortal coil" from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," detailing its vivid imagery and meanings. The video explains the various meanings of "shuffle" and "coil" in Shakespeare's time, enhancing the viewer's...