Crash Course
Mythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41
It's the end of the world, everybody. Well, it's the end of our mythology series, anyway. This week, we're talking about how mythological themes have made their way into the English language. We're taking on the Herculean task of...
Crash Course
The First Home Consoles: Crash Course Games
So last week Andre talked about Atari's role in the rise of the video game industry, but Atari wasn't the only major player in the 1970s. So we're going to step back a few years and first talk about Ralph Baer who designed the first...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you read Virgil's "Aeneid"? - Mark Robinson
In 19 BC, the Roman poet Virgil suffered heatstroke and died on his journey back to Italy. On his deathbed, he thought about the manuscript he had been working on for over ten years, an epic poem called the "Aeneid." Unsatisfied with the...
Crash Course
Greek Comedy, Satyrs, and Aristophanes: Crash Course Theater #4
Get ready for hilarity, because this week, we're diving head first into Greek Comedy. Actually, though, maybe don't get TOO ready for hilarity. Taste in humor has changed a little over the last couple of thousand years. You already know...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you read James Joyce's "Ulysses"? - Sam Slote
James Joyce's "Ulysses" is widely considered to be both a literary masterpiece and one of the hardest works of literature to read. It inspires such devotion that once a year, thousands of people all over the world dress up like the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The science behind the myth: Homer's "Odyssey" - Matt Kaplan
Homer's "Odyssey" recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real events, the encounters with monsters, giants and magicians are considered to be...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey" - Jill Dash
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...
Curated Video
Identifying Supernatural Elements
New ReviewThis video discusses the supernatural elements in an epic.
Curated Video
Introducing the San Diego Zoo’s Elephant Odyssey
The elephant herd at the San Diego Zoo is getting even bigger.
Curated Video
Protecting the Ocean's Giants: The Impact of Contaminants on Whales and Humans
The video highlights the research efforts of the Odyssey, a scientific vessel studying sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. The team collects samples from the whales to analyze the levels of man-made toxins, particularly DDT, which can have...
Curated Video
Mars: Under the Ice
Scientists have found microbes frozen deep in the Antarctic ice sheets, in conditions very similar to the red planet's surface. Could life exist on Mars, in suspended animation? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. In 2001, a frozen...
Curated Video
The Iliad Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Unravel the timeless tale of gods, heroes, and the legendary Trojan War that has fascinated audiences for millennia. Discover the origins of Homer's masterpiece, its cultural significance in the ancient world, and its enduring impact on...
Curated Video
Homer's The Odyssey for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on an epic journey through the ancient world with our exploration of Homer's timeless masterpiece, "The Odyssey." We delve into the rich history behind one of literature's greatest works. From its origins in ancient Greece to its...
PBS
The Fatal Song of the Sirens
This episode explains how sirens appeared in ancient history, from literature to art, and looks at how the half human half bird creatures became more commonly associated with mermaids. From Ancient Greek legends to Medieval bestiaries,...
PBS
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de...
Howdytoons
Cyclops
A tale from the Odyssey! Will Ulysses and his crew be able to defeat Polyphemus the Cyclops?
Amor Sciendi
Best Books of 2023 | AmorSciendi
These are my top book recommendations for 2023. I'll be back in 2024 with more art, art theory, and occasionally poetry.
Curated Video
Quaoar - Dwarf Planet Candidate & Kuiper Belt Object
Learn about Dwarf Planet Candidate Quaoar with this Dwarf Planet Song! Quaoar may potentially be a Dwarf Planet in our Solar System but until the evidence is in confirming this status, Quaoar will remain a Kuiper Belt Object! Brought to...
Curated Video
The First Roman Hero was a Trojan
So Romulus is the traditional founder of Rome, but the Romans traced their history back even further. In the Iliad, Aeneas is a minor character, one of the dozens of princes of Troy, but in Roman mythology he went on to lead his family...
PBS
Don’t Know Much About BEOWULF? Nobody Does!
Let’s face it. Between English classes, Lit classes, World Culture classes, and History classes, there’s no escaping The Epic Poem. THE ODYSSEY, THE ILIAD, THE AENEID, THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, BEOWULF. At some point, we’re going to have to...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Samuel Abrams - Teachers Make a Difference
Samuel E. Abrams is the director of the National Center for the Study of Privatization in Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He was previously a high school teacher of economics and history for eighteen years. His recent...
CuriosaMente
¿Cómo surgieron los videojuegos? 12 datos curiosos
¿Quién inventó los videojuegos? Los videojuegos son actividades electrónicas de entretenimiento que pueden tener efectos positivos, como mejorar la atención y habilidades cognitivas. Sin embargo, jugar en exceso puede llevar a la...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kirsten Olson - Wounded by School
Kirsten holds a doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she focused on issues of social justice and educational policy, and an undergraduate degree in English literature from Vassar College. Kirsten is a member of...