Born to a sea nymph and a king, and trained by the legendary centaur Chiron, Achilles was a demigod destined for greatness. When Greece declared war on Troy, Achilles knew the war was written into his destiny. With horses born from the...

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...

This week on Crash Course Mythology, we're getting urban. Mike Rugnetta is the man with the orange umbrella who's about to give you a free tour of mythical cities. We'll talk about a few cities that didn't exist, but we're going to focus...

Arctic explorer Ben Saunders recounts his harrowing solo ski trek to the North Pole, complete with engaging anecdotes, gorgeous photos and never-before-seen video.

When Homer's Iliad was first written down in the eighth century BCE, the story of the Trojan war was already an old one. From existing oral tradition, audiences knew the tales of the long siege, the duels outside the city walls, and the...

The Troy proves that numbers aren’t enough to predict how a bike will feel.

Discover the fascinating story of the Trojan Horse, one of the most famous tricks in ancient history. In this video, we explore how the Greeks used a giant wooden horse to enter the city of Troy and win the Trojan War. Learn about Greek...

This video delves into the "Hecuba monologue" from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, discussing how the performance within the play mirrors Hamlet's emotional turmoil and desire for vengeance. The session highlights the powerful...

Understand the basics of the Battle of Troy as well as how and why it is referenced in Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Helen of Troy, famed as the most beautiful woman on Earth, was married to King Menelaus of Sparta before being abducted (or, according to some versions, eloping willingly) with Paris, a prince from Troy. This act led to the Greek kings...

Did you ever wonder if the great stories of ancient mythology, tales of the men behind the Egyptian pyramids and the rulers of the fabled cities of ancient Anatolia, were real? Well, if that's the case, then you're in luck - there are...

Why are Archaeologist using 3D technology? How 3D technology more appealing than the traditional way? Virtual Archaeology, Part 1

Have you seen this sculpture? I came across it many years ago in the Vatican Museum, and it's one of those that stays with you. I never pursued my interest in the sculpture, though, until I came across a reference to it while reading...

After more than 30 years working in education — from professorships at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, UCLA and NYU, to teaching at public schools in Rhode Island and California — Pedro Noguera will join USC...

Misinterpretations Laocoon and His Sons

In this segment of On Location, Coyote takes an extreme fall and lands right in a Cholla Cactus! As if catching a Tarantula Hawk, which has the second most painful sting in the world, wasn’t dangerous enough leave it to Coyote to run...

This video is answering the question of who did The Greeks descend from.

This video explores five fun facts about the Greeks.

This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a major safety warning for popular e-bike brand batteries that are also sold in Canada. As Troy Charles reports, the commission says the batteries are responsible for 31 reported...

It has been over five months since the disappearance of 24-year-old Troy Gilbert Saultier, who was last seen in Thompson, Man., in May 2025. His family is asking anyone with information to come forward, so they can get closure and bring...

Trump announces Space Command is moving to Alabama. (Scripps News)

Some 200 abandoned homes in cities across New York State are being transformed into art installation as part of a new project entitled “‘Breathing Lights’”“

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Fourth of July celebrations in Blaine, Wash., are in full swing. The CBC's Jennifer Wilson is taking in the festivities.