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Marine archeologists accidentally found the world’s oldest known intact shipwreck, and their work scanning, diving, and exploring has given us some very cool insights into more than just our history sailing the oceans.

In Colchis, the hide of a mystical flying ram hangs from the tallest oak, guarded by a dragon who never sleeps. The only way Jason can pry it from King Aeetes' clutches and win back his promised throne is by facing three perilous tasks—...

As the sun rises over Delphi in 500 BCE, Aristonike hurries to the temple of Apollo where a single oracle known as the Pythia communicates Apollo's will. Reserved only for women, this is the most important job in the city— and one that...

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly...

Over 2,500 years ago, one of ancient Greece's most celebrated popstars and erotic poets enraptured listeners. The singer-songwriter offered a uniquely intimate perspective on love, passion, and longing, and was the first on record to...

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...

Why do so many companies make bad decisions, even with access to unprecedented amounts of data? With stories from Nokia to Netflix to the oracles of ancient Greece, Tricia Wang demystifies big data and identifies its pitfalls, suggesting...

In the early 1900s, archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans uncovered nearly 3,000 tablets inscribed with strange symbols. He thought the script, dubbed Linear B, represented the Minoan language, while others came up with their own theories. Was...

The year is 432 BCE. As dawn breaks over Athens, Pheidias is already late for work. He is the chief builder for the Parthenon — Athens' newest and largest temple— and when he arrives onsite, city officials accuse him of embezzling gold...

New ReviewTheseus journeys to Crete to fight the Minotaur in the Labyrinth and save his people.

New ReviewWith help from the Gods, Perseus sets out fulfil his destiny as a great hero. He fights Medusa to save his mother, encounters a sea monster and faces a wicked king.

New ReviewOrpheus travels to the underworld to save his love Eurydice from the depths of Hades.

New ReviewOdysseus, cast adrift at sea, lands on the island of the Enchantress Circe. With help from Hermes, he wins Circe over and continues his long journey home.

New ReviewOdysseus is captured by the cyclops Polyphemus. He outwits the terrifying giant but suffers the wrath of Poseidon. Please note this episode contains mild gory and frightening moments.

New ReviewHeracles faces the terrifying Lernean Hydra and learns the importance of asking for help when it is needed. Please note this episode contains mild gory and frightening moments.

In ancient Greece, women’s lives were closely tied to the home, yet they played important roles in religion, family, and tradition. Whether they were weaving clothes, raising children, or participating in festivals, Greek women kept...

The legend of the werewolf—the idea of a person turning into a wolf—has terrified and fascinated people for centuries. Stories of werewolves date back to ancient Greece and the Middle Ages, often linked with fear of the unknown and the...

In the beginning, for hundreds of thousands of years, we didn't go to school. During the hunter gatherer days, when humans just gathered wild plants or chased wild animals, that's pretty much the main thing we did, and we learned it at a...

How the Greeks Changed the World (in 40 seconds)

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 retell and explain stories with a hidden meaning, like the Story of the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Key learning points: - People often learn lessons through hearing stories. - Many stories may have deeper meanings. - An...

Meet Alexander the Great, one of the most famous leaders in history! Born in ancient Macedonia, Alexander became king at just 20 years old. In this episode, we’ll learn how he led his army across Europe, Egypt, and Asia, creating one of...

In 1787, the framers of the Constitution met in Philadelphia to create a new form of government. The checks and balances that they wrote into law have distributed power evenly, between three branches of government, ever since.