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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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.

Welcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, the dumbo octopus, the cephalopod that uses "ears" for efficient swimming and...

Math Kids Perimeter and Area of Regular and Irregular Figures. V1-0001

Perimeter is the distance around a shape, like the length of a fence enclosing an area. Area is the amount of space inside a shape, like the land enclosed by the...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise and name polygons with five or more sides and recognise the difference between regular and irregular shapes. Key learning points: - The prefix is derived from Ancient Greek. - A regular polygon has sides...

Pupil outcome: I can spell homophones. Key learning points: - Words that are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings are called homophones. - Unlike other words we have investigated, there are no patterns for...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what is meant by philosophy and describe how philosophers seek to understand. Key learning points: - Philosophy is the fundamental study of nature, reality and existence. - Philosophers are seeking knowledge,...

Pupil outcome: I can describe where Ancient Greece was located and briefly outline its history. Key learning points: - Ancient Greece was in the eastern Mediterranean and at its peak spread to other parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain a deontological outlook on ethical decision-making using the work of Immanuel Kant as an example. Key learning points: - Deontology means we should act in ways that could be good rules for everyone, like...

Writing Systems of the World | Abjads, Alphabets, Abugidas, Syllabaries & Logosyllabaries

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 -...

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!

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.

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...

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...

This short video explains the role of Women in the Olympic Games and mentions their own Heraia games.

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,...

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?

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...