The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsEducationHistoryWritingMythologyCulture... One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken by another, Echo was unable to converse with him and was soon cruelly rejected.
Machu Picchu For Kids
KidsWorldHistoryCulture Machu Picchu, sometimes called the Lost City of the Inca, was hidden from history for hundreds of years until its rediscovery in 1911.
The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
AdultsHistoryHumanWritingMythologyCulture... Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthur’s court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelot’s knights.
The Statue Of Liberty For Kids
KidsWorldHistoryCulture The Statue of Liberty is famous around the world. A symbol of freedom and America, it was originally a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States.
Betty Reid Soskin Tour Of "Rosie The Riveter" Museum
YouthHistoryTechnologyCultureEducation... Betty Reid Soskin tkaes us on a short tour of the “Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park” in Richmond, California.
The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall
AdultsCreativityHistoryHumanMythologyCulture... Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the world’s stories.
Chinese New Year 2022
AdultsCultureHistoryWorldFestivities... According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. It starts from February 1 and lasts until January 2, 2023. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, unpredictable and confident.
Big Ben For Kids
KidsWorldCultureHistoryEducation... It's commonly known as Big Ben, but this famous landmark is actually named Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
So Many Colours, So Many Shapes
KidsMusicCulture It's a song that teaches kids that people come in different colors and shapes, yet share the same hearts!
Skidamarink
KidsMusicCulture Sweet and just a little bit silly, "Skidamarink" is the perfect kids song to say, "I love you!"
How Different Cultures Celebrate The New Year
YouthSpaceCultureSociety Most people follow the Gregorian calendar, which has 365 days, or 12 months in the year. So January 1st ends up being the most commonly celebrated New Year. But, depending on who you speak with, the New Year reaches far beyond January 1st.
Christmas Traditions Around The World
KidsWorldCulture Learn about Christmas traditions around the world with this Christmas 2021 song for kids.
The Communities of the Okavango Delta | National Geographic
AdultsFilmLifeNatureEnvironmentCulture... Safeguarding the Okavango River Basin means empowering the communities that rely on the river system for water and other resources.
What Is Day Of The Dead?
YouthSpaceCultureReligion Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death.