It may be the cradle of European civilization, but Greece faces some challenges including a gender imbalance and economic worries. The sea-faring nation has one of the largest numbers of archeological sites in the world, and its culture...

Cyprus was the birthplace of Aphrodite, and the landscape's natural beauty points to that heritage. But, Cyprus is also home to a UN buffer zone and a mess of political enclaves and administrative zones, including an abandoned airport....

Humans cannot survive without water, and neither can civilizations. A brief history of ancient civilizations and their dependence on—and management of—water demonstrates how states either flourish or flail based on the availability of...

What's in a name? Ask the people of the Republic of Macedonia, and they will say "Plenty!" The former Yugoslav territory claims Alexander the Great as its own—despite Greek objections. An engaging video explores the complex history of...

Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Chinese documented the poisonous properties, yet the production of lead increases every year. Young scientists learn about this dangerous element in episode 82 of a 118-part series. It shares lead's...

Armenia is like a reality TV show: some drama, high profile breakups, and cute people getting together. That's the analogy an interesting video profile makes to explain Armenia's breakup from the former Soviet Union. Learners explore...

Mr. Green provides an overview of Ancient Mesopotamia by examining the political structures and cultural beliefs of the region. The video reviews shifts in authority from religious to political leaders, as well as the influence of...