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The Curse of the House of Atreus
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Curse of the House of Atreus

There aren't many families in ancient greek Mythology that were quite as unlucky as the house of Atreus and the multiple curses that plagued the household over multiple generations. Atreus was the mythical Greek king of Mycenae. He is perhaps...
Phaethon and the Sun Chariot in Greek Mythology
Video by Kelly Macquire

Phaethon and the Sun Chariot in Greek Mythology

The figure of Phaethon in Greek Mythology is best known for his attempt to drive the sun Chariot (the chariot of Helios), which ended up with disastrous results. Phaethon was the son of the titan god of the sun, Helios, and Clymene an ocean...
The Oldest Religious Text | Kesh Temple Hymn | Primary Source Immersive Reading
Video by Timeless

The Oldest Religious Text | Kesh Temple Hymn | Primary Source Immersive Reading

Transcript was put into the Closed Captions so turn it on and read along! The Kesh Temple Hymn is tied with the Instructions of Shuruppak, as the oldest surviving writing. And luckily this ancient Sumerian text is in such such good shape...
Oldest Festival (Akitu Eid) in Mesopotamia
Video by Rami The Iraqi

Oldest Festival (Akitu Eid) in Mesopotamia

In this video I will talk about one of the oldest festivals in the world happened in Mesopotamia.
Gods of Thunder in Precolonial America - Interview with Tim Pauketat
Video by Kelly Macquire

Gods of Thunder in Precolonial America - Interview with Tim Pauketat

Timothy R. Pauketat is an American archaeologist, director of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey, the Illinois State Archaeologist, and professor of anthropology and medieval studies at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana...
The Myth of Echo and Narcissus
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Myth of Echo and Narcissus

Narcissus is a figure from Greek mythology who was so impossibly handsome that he fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water. Even the lovely nymph Echo could not manage to tempt him from his self-absorption. Narcissus'...
Peerless among Princes: The Life and Times of Sultan Suleyman with Kaya Sahin
Video by Kelly Macquire

Peerless among Princes: The Life and Times of Sultan Suleyman with Kaya Sahin

A full life and times biography of Süleyman, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Süleyman, who ruled the Ottoman Empire between 1520 and 1566, was a globally recognized figure during his lifetime. His domain extended from Hungary...
How To Get Rich In Early Medieval Iceland
Video by Irina Manea

How To Get Rich In Early Medieval Iceland

How did the Viking chieftains who settled in Iceland get rich in early medieval times? Iceland was a peculiar polity since it did not really have "classical" institutions or social classes, nevertheless some chieftains did have access to...
Did Viking Women Really Go to War?
Video by Irina Manea

Did Viking Women Really Go to War?

Did Viking women really go to war, even leading warriors in campaigns, as often portrayed today in films and games? It strikes me as a bit over the top and I will explain why I don't find the idea of shieldmaiden that convincing, using both...
The Legend of Herakles - the Greatest Hero in Greek Mythology
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Legend of Herakles - the Greatest Hero in Greek Mythology

Herakles, who is also widely known by his Roman name Hercules, is probably the most famous hero from Greek mythology whose challenges and adventures started when he was an infant and carried through till his death. Herakles' mother, Alcmene...
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