Crash Course
The Greeks and Romans - Pantheons Part 3: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we continue our look at various Pantheons, and Mike digs deep into the gods of the ancient Greeks. We're talking Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Artemis, Hephaestos, Ares, and Apollo. We're also talking Jupiter, Juno, Neptune,...
Curated Video
Why Prometheus Risked Everything For Humans
Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from...
The Guardian
Becoming an Olympic Sprinter
Meet one of Jamaica's female track and field Olympians. Her family discusses her early life and recounts her winning competitions as they all prepare for another difficult competition. Sprinter Factory part 2
The Guardian
The Cost of Being a Track and Field Champion
Jamaican track and field athletes prepare for Champs, an intense and prestigious event for young runners. A couple of the athletes discuss injury and their determination as they get ready to complete. This video highlights the intensity...
The Guardian
Champion-Makers: Jamaica's Edwin Allen School for Runners
Jamaica has produced a surprising number of Olympic champions. Edwin Allen school is training many of them. Hear from the coaches about the purpose and strategy of the school. Hear from some of the runners about their hopes, training...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Motion
The Olympics are a unique chance to marvel at the physical abilities of these world-class athletes. But what makes them unique? After all, they're made of the same flesh and blood as the rest of us--how did they become Olympians? Dan...
Curated Video
Alice Coachman: the First Black Woman to Win an Olympic Gold Medal
Alice Coachman Davis was an athlete who specialized in the high jump. She was the first black woman selected for the U.S. Olympic team and went on to become the first black woman of any nationality to win a gold medal at the Olympics...
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - The Science of Skis
In skiing events like the downhill, slalom or ski jump it's often the skis that are bound to an athlete's feet--and the materials used to make them--that give these athletes an edge over the competition. U.S. Ski Team members Julia...
60 Second Histories
Ancient Greek gods
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
Curated Video
Chicago Ski Club Is Making Olympians
Norge Ski Club has helped launch Olympic journeys for multiple skiers, including three this year.
Curated Video
Statement on corruption and doping allegations.
1. Wide exterior of World Trade Centre
2. Close up of IOC sign
3. Wide shot Salt Lake City press conference
4. Salt Lake City organisers
5. Cutaway journalists
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Matt Romney, Salt Lake City Organising Committee...
Curated Video
USA: ATLANTA: US OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST'S PRESS CONFERENCE
English/Nat
On the final day of the Atlanta Olympics, several U-S Olympic gold medalists gathered at a press conference to reflect on the centennial games.
The Atlanta Olympic committee dubbed them the best games ever - and the top ...
Curated Video
Eddie Izzard completes 43 marathons in 52 days for charity
AP Entertainment
London, 15 September 2009
1. Wide shot Eddie Izzard crosses finish line, running towards camera
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Eddie Izzard - on his doubters
"I say to my doubters go - no, I'm very pleased to have had doubters,...
Curated Video
M People Singer Releases Official Song For London Olympics
Entertainment UK Heather Small
M People singer releases official song for London Olympics
APTN, 18th July, London
1. SOUNDBITE (English) Heather Small
"I wanted to be put out with the Olympic bid because I thought it was a great thing...
Bloomberg
Go for Gold on Vacation With an Olympian
July 11 -- Bloomberg's Nikki Ekstein reports on vacations with Olympic gold medalists. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
Curated Video
Obama Celebrates America's Firsts with Olympians
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus064097President Barack Obama welcomed Team USA Olympians and Paralympians to the White House following their successful performance in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Obama celebrated Team USA's...
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Obama Celebrates America's Firsts with Olympians
President Barack Obama welcomed Team USA Olympians and Paralympians to the White House following their successful performance in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Obama celebrated Team USA's impressive win of 46 gold medals during the Summer...
Bloomberg
Delta Variant Not Hurting Engagement on Match
Aug.03 -- Match Group CFO and COO Gary Swidler says the Delta variant is not hurting the company. He says there's "a lot of room to run" as the world recovers. He's on "Bloomberg Technology."
NBC
Nbc Learn: Science of the Olympic Winter Games
16 amazing videos exploring the science and mathematics, behind the Winter Olympic games. Be intrigued and the thought, precision, and passion behind the world's greatest sporting events. Sign up for lesson plans and activities.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Olympians Look to Science for a Competitive Edge
Physiologist and aerospace engineer Troy Flanagan shares the science behind Olympic training.