Even though there are no volcanoes on the Olympic Peninsula, you can find lots of volcanic rocks on the beaches. This bizarre circumstance might have to do with how the ancient island transformed Washington state.

Shielded from the gorgon's stone gaze, Perseus crept through Medusa's cave. When he reached her, he drew his sickle and brought it down on her neck. From Medusa's neck sprung two children. One was a giant wielding a golden sword; the...

Stefan and Alexis are headed to Olympic National Park in Washington state to bring you some of the coolest geology stories there. This week, they explore why Mount Olympus should be taller than Mount Everest.

At Serious Play 2008, Charles Elachi shares stories from NASA's legendary Jet Propulsion Lab -- including tales and video from the Mars Rover project.

Before the creation of humanity, the Greek gods won a great battle against a race of giants called the Titans. Most Titans were destroyed or driven to the eternal hell of Tartarus. But the Titan Prometheus, whose name means foresight,...

One day, Persephone was frolicking in a meadow with the nymph, Cyane. As they admired a flower, they noticed it tremble in the ground. Suddenly, the earth split, and a terrifying figure arose. It was Hades, god of the underworld. He...

This video explores the polytheistic beliefs of the ancient Greeks, focusing on their gods and goddesses, such as Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon. It explains how the Greeks built temples to honor the gods, believed they lived above Mount...

Mr. Griot provides information about the characteristics of mythological stories as he shares the myth "Pandora."

In Greek mythology, the magnificent mother and daughter duo Demeter and Persephone were the bringers of food and fair weather and were worshiped in lush harvest celebrations. But their story has a darker side – one involving violence,...

Mr. Griot defines a myth and discusses the characteristics of and elements contained in a fictional story, specifically how it relates to the myth, Myth of the Seasons.

This video provides a fascinating overview of Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system located on the surface of Mars. It explains the unique characteristics of this shield volcano and compares its size to popular landmasses...

This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time

This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...