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Wu Zetian: the First and Only Empress of Imperial China
Video by Kelly Macquire

Wu Zetian: the First and Only Empress of Imperial China

Wu Zetian was born in 624 CE to a wealthy family, and her father encouraged her to learn how to read and write, as well as how to play music, the art of public speaking, and how to compose poetry, even though these skills were usually reserved...
Exploring Norse Mythology: The Kidnapping of Idunn
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Exploring Norse Mythology: The Kidnapping of Idunn

I'll save someone the trouble of commenting that Loki and the goat is still a better love story than Twilight. Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2H4qif6 Support the Patreon to see Exploring videos early and vote...
Introduction to the Vedas: the Religious Texts from Ancient India
Video by Kelly Macquire

Introduction to the Vedas: the Religious Texts from Ancient India

The Vedas are religious texts from Ancient India that inform the religion of Hinduism. The religion of Hinduism is known by adherents as Sanatan Dharma which means “eternal order” and the Vedas are thought to be the literal words of God which...
Sif, The Golden-haired, and The Treasures of The Gods: Myths of the Norsemen 43
Video by Mythicalicalypso

Sif, The Golden-haired, and The Treasures of The Gods: Myths of the Norsemen 43

Myths of the Norsemen By Helene A Guerber Chapter 4: Thor Section 4: Sif, the Golden-haired Video and Images from https://pixabay.com/ Music: Teller of the Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons...
Hel Norse Mythology
Video by AllMonsters GoToSpace

Hel Norse Mythology

Hel (Old Norse Hel, “Hidden”) is a giantess and goddess who rules over the identically-named Hel, the underworld where many of the dead dwell. Links: Twitter: www.twitter.com/AMonstersGTS Patreon: www.patreon.com/AllMonstersGoToSpace
True Monsters: Hel, Goddess of the Norse Underworld | History
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True Monsters: Hel, Goddess of the Norse Underworld | History

Experts explain the history and family tree of Norse goddess of the cold underworld, Hel, including her relation to Loki and Hades, in this scene from "Devils and Hell." Subscribe for more from True Monsters and other great HISTORY shows...
Who Are The Valkyries?
Video by Skjalden

Who Are The Valkyries?

Valkyries are the once that choose who will die in battle, and they will only bring the bravest of the warriors to Valhalla or Folkvangr in Norse Mythology. Both Valhalla also called Valhal and Folkvangr is located inside Asgard, which is...
The Valkyries - Norse Mythology
Video by See U in History / Mythology

The Valkyries - Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology: The Valkyries This video is a concise overview & history of the Nordic Mythological beings, Valkyries. Voice: Michael Nakhiengchanh
Baking An Ancient Roman Cheesecake
Video by Tasting History with Max Miller

Baking An Ancient Roman Cheesecake

The placenta is a Roman layered cheese-loaf, suggested by some scholars to be a precursor of today's pizza. A later adaptation of the Greek plakous, it has a recipe handed down to us by Cato the Elder, which, in this video, is put into practice...
Hypatia of Alexandria: The Female Mathematician, Astronomer and Philosopher
Video by Kelly Macquire

Hypatia of Alexandria: The Female Mathematician, Astronomer and Philosopher

Hypatia of Alexandria was a mathematician, astronomer, Neoplatonist philosopher and professor at the University of Alexandria, Egypt. We actually don’t know that much about her life but her death is well-documented. Hypatia was born in 370...
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