SciShow
Could Climate Change Make Plants More Toxic?
Some believe that increased carbon emissions could produce faster growing plants, but some scientists worry that it could mean more toxic and invasive species.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Greek architect | Mark Robinson
The year is 432 BCE. As dawn breaks over Athens, Pheidias is already late for work. He is the chief builder for the Parthenon — Athens' newest and largest temple— and when he arrives onsite, city officials accuse him of embezzling gold...
Curated Video
Discovering Nashville: Music, Museums, and Southern Charm
Nashville, Tennessee:On our trip today, we will discover the definition of southern hospitality on the roads of Nashville, Tennessee, where some of the greatest stars of the country music world live.We will walk by Music Raw where we can...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Parthenon
PARTHENON THE PARTHENON INATHENS IS ONE OF THE BEST-KNOWN LANDMARKS IN THE WORLD TOWERING OVER CENTRAL ATHENS ON ACROPOLIS HILL IT IS KNOWN TO BE ONE OF, IF NOT THE ACTUAL, BIRTH PLACE OF DEMOCRACY. BUILT AT THE HEIGHT OF GREEK...
Great Big Story
The Parthenon of Books, A Stand Against Censorship
Discover Marta Minujín's installation in Germany, built with 100,000 banned books to spark conversations on freedom of expression.
Wonderscape
The Parthenon: Geometry and Greek Architecture
Discover how the ancient Greeks used their mastery of geometry to create the Parthenon, a temple that symbolizes classical Greek architecture. Learn about the importance of symmetry and proportions in this iconic structure and its...
Curated Video
The Hidden Colours of Classical Sculpture
The world is familiar with classical icons such as the Parthenon in Athens, but recent research suggests that both the ancient Greeks and the Romans saw their marble treasures very differently from the way we see them today. Close...
Curated Video
Fuel Crops: Exploring Farming Alternatives
This video discusses the use of plant material for biofuel production as a way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. It highlights the importance of finding alternative plant sources that do not compete with food crops...
Great Big Story
The Parthenon of Books, A Stand Against Censorship
Discover Marta Minujín's installation in Germany, built with 100,000 banned books to spark conversations on freedom of expression.
Curated Video
The Parthenon: Symbol of Athenian Democracy
The Parthenon is a renowned symbol of Athenian democracy and a testament to ancient Greek architecture. The structure served as a temple to the goddess Athena for over a millennium before being repurposed as a church and a mosque, among...
PBS
The Problem with Museums
Are museum collections ethical? How did these institutions end up with their vast array of artifacts and remains from every corner of the globe? Well, chances are there was some definite shadiness involved. Today, Danielle examines this...
TMW Media
Nashville, Tennessee has a replica Parthanon
In this episode of Travel Thru History we visit a city in the Southeastern US that you can hear from miles away. It’s rightfully called Music City but you know it as Nashville, Tennessee. We dig deep into the city’s past and find that...
History Hit
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece: Rodin's life
Learn about how Rodin became an artist and what happened in 1881. Rodin and the art of ancient Greece, Part 1
Curated Video
Democratic Symbols
In ancient Athens, symbols were used to promote religious and democratic ideals and beliefs. Thousands of years later these symbols helped to define the United States.
History Hit
Rodin and the Art of Ancient Greece
Born in Paris in 1840, François-Auguste-René Rodin is quite possibly the most famous sculptor in recent history. Considered by many to be the first ‘modern’ sculptor, his works such as ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker’ have become iconic...
History Hit
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece: The thinker and the gates of hell
Learn how one of the most famous pieces by Rodin was meant for a much bigger piece, the gates of hell. Rodin and the art of ancient Greece, Part 3
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? The Parthenon
Learn more about how the Parthenon has been used over time.
60 Second Histories
Religion in Ancient Greece
A priestess talks through some of the Greek gods and how they were worshipped, in particular Athena and the Parthenon
Religion for Breakfast
What It's Like Inside the Dome of the Rock
In spring 2018, I got a special tour inside the Dome of the Rock. Here are my thoughts as I wandered around this sacred building.
Curated Video
Perspectives: Optical Illusions and Forced Perspective
In this video, we explore different perspectives and optical illusions that challenge our visual perception. From the clever architectural techniques used in the Parthenon to the mind-bending effects of forced perspective and...
History Hit
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece: The kiss and the bust
Learn about one of Rodins most famous work, the kiss. What influenced this piece and why? Rodin and the art of ancient Greece, Part 2
History Hit
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece: The burghers of Calais and dance movements
Learn the history and intent of the Berghers of Calais, be it in England or in Calais. Finally, what inspired Rodin to capture motion and how did he inspire future generations of artists? Rodin and the art of ancient Greece, Part 4
Curated Video
Calculating Actual Lengths from Scale Drawings Using Ratios and Proportions
In this video, the teacher explains how to calculate the measurements for a scale model of the Parthenon using ratios and proportions. The lesson covers the concepts of ratios, proportions, corresponding sides in similar triangles, and...
Bedtime History
The War Between Athens and Sparta
The roots of today’s global society reach back over 2,500 years, to Athens and Sparta, two powerful city-states of ancient Greece. The two states, though geographically close, differed greatly in their societal structure and values....