Curated Video
Turkey, Aphrodisias Stadium
The Stadium was built in the later first century AD and with the Theatre completed the town's need for large-capacity spectator buildings. Unusually for a Greek stadium, it is closed at both ends. It measures c. 270 X 60 m, and has...
Curated Video
The History of Birth Control
The invention of the Pill in 1967 revolutionised birth control everywhere. But US scientists Gregory Pincus and John Rock weren't the first people to experiment with contraception – civilisations around the world have been doing it for...
60 Second Histories
Who were the Ancient Greeks?
This short video explains where Ancient Greek civilization began and discusses the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
60 Second Histories
Ancient Greek gods
A priestess describes the Olympians; the Ancient Greek gods like Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and Poseidon.
60 Second Histories
Farming in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what life is like on a farm in Ancient Greece, the terraces they farm on and food they grow and eat
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the events
This short video describes the different types of sporting events held at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
60 Second Histories
Family Life for Men in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a man's view of life in Ancient Greece, his position as head of the household and his values
60 Second Histories
Family Life for Women in Ancient Greece
This short video gives a middle-class woman's view of life in Ancient Greece
60 Second Histories
Trade in Ancient Greece
A merchant explains how the Ancient Greeks traded with the rest of their world.
One Minute History
Rosetta Stone - Artifacts Unlocked - One Minute History
1799 - During Napoleon’s campaign into Egypt, one of his officers discovers an unusual stone in the masonry of Fort Julien. Further inspection reveals that the granite slab contains ancient bilingual inscriptions and may offer the...
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - how they started
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the athletes
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Greece and Rome
A brief overview of classical antiquity as defined by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman art and culture. Includes links to images.