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Bedtime History
The Olympic Games
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...
Curated Video
Olympic Games History for Kids | Bedtime History
Discover the thrilling saga of the Olympic Games from its ancient beginnings in Olympia, Greece, over 3,000 years ago, to the modern international spectacle we know today. This video takes you on a journey through time, exploring how the...
Hip Hughes History
Sochi 2014 Olympics Threats Explained in 5 Minutes
Even before the opening ceremonies, people are already talking about terrorism and a possible attack on teams and spectators at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. We highlight 3 possible dangers and what you need to know.
The Guardian
An alternative Olympics opening ceremony: how we made our model
Time-lapse video of Patrick Kingsley building his dystopian tribute to Cameron's Britain
Curated Video
Jack Morton Worldwide Wins Bid to Cover Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremony in Athens 2004
Jack Morton Worldwide, the UK arm of a global events broadcasting and production company, has secured the bid to cover the Opening and Closing Ceremony for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. With a successful track record, including the...
The Guardian
How the Paralympics will be making sporting and disability welfare headlines
How the Paralympics will be making sporting and disability welfare headlines Two weeks of sporting endeavour every bit as competitive as the Olympics gets underway on Wednesday, with the opening ceremony of the Paralympics. However, the...
NASA
Climate Spiral
This visualization shows monthly global temperature anomalies (changes from an average) between the years 1880 and 2021. Whites and blues indicate cooler temperatures, while oranges and reds show warmer temperatures. As you can see,...
Curated Video
Synchronized Swimming: An Amazing Therapy For Disabled Children!
Adults With Disabilities (AWD) Synchronized Swim is the first of its kind in the United States. The sport is more than mesmerizing, it is helping people with disabilities take their lives back. Leading the way for this club and...
TED-Ed
Why do Animals Form Swarms?
Swarms contain no leader, yet often act with an intelligence higher than any individual member. Birds, insects, and fish all commonly swarm for a variety of reasons. Scholars learn about swarming behavior in a short video before...
The New York Times
Kiev in Chaos: Teaching About the Crisis in Ukraine
Provide a historical context for the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine that began in late 2013. Learners review their prior knowledge and chronicle new understandings with a KWL chart, watch a video explaining the Ukrainian...