SciShow
These Scrolls Got Destroyed by a Volcano, But It’s Fine
The eruption of Mt Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and one ancient library was burned to a crisp. However, scientists are now using machine learning and AI to decipher the writing on them and recover lost works of...
TED Talks
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching kids real math with computers
From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity's most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the part of math we teach -- calculation by hand -- isn't just tedious, it's mostly...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved? | Helen Farr and Jon Adams
In 2017, researchers off the Bulgarian coast discovered the oldest intact shipwreck ever found. This ancient Greek vessel was not only nearly 2,500 years old, but was just one of 65 shipwrecks found at the bottom of the Black Sea in...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...
Crash Course
Distances
How do astronomers make sense out of the vastness of space? How do they study things so far away? Today Phil talks about distances, going back to early astronomy. Ancient Greeks were able to find the size of the Earth, and from that the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Where do new words come from? - Marcel Danesi
There are over 170,000 words currently in use in the English language. Yet every year, about a thousand new words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Where do they come from, and how do they make it into our everyday lives?...
SciShow
Why Do We Call Them 'Astronauts'?
Ever wonder the difference between an 'Astronaut' and a 'Cosmonaut'? Well, have a seat and get comfortable because SciShow Space will tell you all about it.
Curated Video
Writing Systems of the World | Abjads, Alphabets, Abugidas, Syllabaries & Logosyllabaries
Writing Systems of the World | Abjads, Alphabets, Abugidas, Syllabaries & Logosyllabaries
Weird History
Everything English Borrows From Other Languages
For how often we use the English language every day, few of us take the time to consider where these thousands of words actually came from. Our language was developed in a few different ways. Sometimes, we grabbed loanwords - meaning we...
Curated Video
Days of the Week Song /7 Days of the Week Song
Learn about the 7 days of the week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with this fun educational music video and adults. Brought to you by KLT!
Curated Video
The Birth of American Democracy
We’re often taught that it was the ancient Greeks who invented our democracy. What they didn't mention is the group of Native Americans who helped showed us the way.
Curated Video
The Fascinating History of Big Numbers
In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating history behind the words we use for large numbers. From the origins of the word "hundred" to the transition from "milliard" to "billion," viewers will learn about the linguistic...
Curated Video
The Linguistics of Flatulence: Exploring the Origins and Euphemisms of Farts
In this humorous and educational video, the speaker explores the linguistic origins and cultural perspectives surrounding the topic of flatulence. Using examples from different languages and historical references, the video sheds light...
60 Second Histories
Women in the Olympic Games
This short video explains the role of Women in the Olympic Games and mentions their own Heraia games.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of the Supernatural
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the supernatural in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See what makes this play so magical as you experience the other-worldly realms of ancient gods and fairies. Along the way, learn...
Religion for Breakfast
Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it?
When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?
Easy Languages
How to Pronounce Well Known Greek Words in Greek | Easy Greek 97
How to Pronounce Well Known Greek Words in Greek | Easy Greek 97 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
60 Second Histories
An Ancient Greek Marketplace
An Ancient Greek farmer explains all the things to see and do on a busy trip to market.
Good Words
Euphonious Sounds Make You Feel Good
Euphonious means pleasing to the ear, and this audio story examines the many ways that pleasant sounds can spark feelings of delight. Some sounds represent wonderful experiences, others, like the sound of crashing waves, serve to soothe...
Easy Languages
Modern Greeks Try to Read Ancient Greek | Easy Greek 56
Modern Greeks Try to Read Ancient Greek | Easy Greek 56 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have subtitles...
60 Second Histories
Herophilus and Erasistratus
In this short video, Galen talks about the discoveries of Herophilus and Erasistratus
60 Second Histories
Trade & Money in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what bartering is and looks at the emergence of money and coinage due to trade.
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
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Did The Greeks Descend From?
This video is answering the question of who did The Greeks descend from.