The world is familiar with classical icons such as the Parthenon in Athens, but recent research suggests that both the ancient Greeks and the Romans saw their marble treasures very differently from the way we see them today. Close...

When it comes to food, what is a staple in one country may be considered bizarre in another. One country’s classic is another country’s exotic novelty treat. One’s hot trend is another’s time-honored tradition. For example, American...

Quantum physicist Artur Ekert (Oxford and NUS) highlights the importance of having an alphabet for encoding written messages.

This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Greek Food.

In this video, the host explores the origins of words for colors. From black to white, and all the hues in between, he delves into etymology and uncovers interesting connections and historical influences. He also discusses the...

This video is answering the question of how did the Greeks worship the gods.

This assignment comes to you from Chicago based artist Geof Oppenheimer. Geof's work reflects personal experience and the social and political atmosphere they were created in, and he wants you to make an object that does the same. John...

A Susie Story about the origin of the word: Accommodation.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Boundaries of Europe

We often think of ancient Greek society as White, but it was a lot more diverse than we give it credit for.

Greek mythology encompasses the ancient Greek stories and teachings about their gods, heroes, and the nature of the world. Through oral tradition and artistic representations, these myths explained natural phenomena, guided moral...

In this video, the narrator discusses the history and development of the atomic model. Starting with the ancient Greek concept of atoms as tiny spheres, the video describes how our understanding of atoms has evolved over time. Scientists...

Common causes of death in ancient Greece and Rome had a lot to do with a lack of modern healthcare and wellness. In an urban society with no central plumbing, impure water supplies that transmitted bacteria, and insufficient medical...

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"Thoroughly researched and cleverly presented, with stunning visuals, Great Art Explained makes you realise that familiarity with a work of art...

Throughout my traditional education I hated ancient tragedies. But years down the road, I was told I had to teach Antigone... This video explains how I went from hating to loving Greek tragedies, and how, by putting the works into some...

Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster. Explore her literary and cultural history in this episode of Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios. #GreatReadPBS

We owe a lot to the Ancient Greek civilization. Everything from architecture to medicine to music is based on Greek culture. This audio story describes the influence of ancient Greek culture, specifically in music, and how it has shaped...

Learn more about the mythology, legends, and folktales of ancient Greece.

What is calculus? What kinds of problems led to the development of calculus, and how far back does it go? Let's learn some math history!

This video is an educational program about physical and chemical changes in matter. The host uses examples such as baking cookies and a rusty bike fender to explain the concepts of physical properties of matter, chemical reactions,...

This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...

Physics teacher and solar astronomer Simon Foster explores how we developed our understanding of the universe and uses our changing models of the solar system to explain how science works.



On location on top of a volcano in...

An introduction to geometry.