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The tragedy of the one guy who was right about the Trojan Horse - Noah Charney
Explore the famous depictions of the tale of Laocoön, who the gods punished for warning the Trojans about the Greeks' wooden horse. – Laocoön, a seer and priest, was deeply suspicious of the enormous wooden horse that the Greeks left...
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The Egyptian Myth of Isis and the Seven Scorpions
Dive into the Egyptian myth of Isis, a powerful goddess protecting her son from her murderous brother with the help of seven scorpions. — A woman in rags emerged from a swamp flanked by seven giant scorpions and approached a magnificent...
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What really happened to Oedipus? - Stephen Esposito
Dig into the tragic tale of Oedipus, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. – When Queen Jocasta of Thebes gave birth to Oedipus, a grim air seized the occasion. Her husband, King Laius...
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Did Ancient Troy Really Exist
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How Could So Many People Support Hitler?
Explore the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, and get to know her strategies to combat the threat of totalitarianism and oppression. – Philosopher Hannah Arendt was a German Jew who dedicated herself to understanding how the Nazi regime...
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Who was the world's first author? - Soraya Field Fiorio
Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia and meet Enheduanna, a high priestess and the world’s first author. — 4,300 years ago in ancient Sumer, the most powerful person in the city of Ur was banished to wander the vast desert. Her...
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The myth of Medusa - Laura Aitken-Burt
TED-Ed has launched its first ever physical game: Pandora's Legacy! Learn more and get your copy here: https://ed.ted.com/pandora – Medusa, transformed into a monstrous Gorgon by a wrathful Athena, sought refuge in a hidden cave. Time...