TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened to Oedipus? | Stephen Esposito
When Queen Jocasta of Thebes gave birth to Oedipus, a grim air seized the occasion. Her husband, King Laius, had received a prophecy from Apollo's oracle foretelling that he would die at the hands of his own son. Determined to escape...
Crash Course
Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex: Crash Course Literature 202
In which John Green teaches you about one of the least family-friendly family dramas in the history of family dramas, Oedipus Rex. Sophocles' most famous play sees it's main character, who seems like he's got it all together, find out...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A host of heroes - April Gudenrath
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 --...
Bedtime History
King Tut and Ancient Egypt for Kids | Bedtime History
Unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt with the legendary tale of King Tutankhamun! Join us on a fascinating journey through the life and legacy of this iconic pharaoh. Discover the mysteries of his tomb, filled with treasures that have...
Curated Video
Battle of Delium, 424 BC Athens takes on Sparta Peloponnesian War
Battle of Delium, 424 BC Athens takes on Sparta Peloponnesian War
Curated Video
The Power of Fiction and Nonfiction: Understanding Tragedy and Retention
This video discusses the differences between fiction and nonfiction and how they can be used to communicate information. It uses the example of a classic tragedy to illustrate the power of storytelling and the importance of facts and...
Curated Video
Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 2: Religious Upheaval and Worship of Aten
Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Akhataten (modern day Amarna) and introduced the worship of a single God, Aten - the sun disk. This replaced the old gods worshiped by the Egyptians for...
5 Minutes English
Ancient Egypt | 5 MINUTES
From its unification to its conquest by Alexander the Great, Ancient Egypt lasted about 3000 years, which is 15 times the age of the US, showing incredible continuity and holding great fascination through it's culture and monuments. Get...
Curated Video
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Hypostyle Hall
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Hypostyle Hall
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Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Rameses II Temple
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Rameses II Temple
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Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Great Forecourt
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Great Forecourt
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Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Acces Dromos
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Acces Dromos
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Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Southern Dromos
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Southern Dromos
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Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Sety II Temple
Egypt, Luxor - Karnak Temple - Sety II Temple