The Tree of Life Motif - Honouring Nature in the Home
Explore the "tree of life" motif in design, its cultural significance, and scientific relevance. Learn how this symbol connects nature, mythology, and biology across time and cultures.
Chasing Eclipses - With Frank Close
Explore the captivating world of solar eclipses with physicist Frank Close, delving into their science, history, and cultural significance while preparing for the 2017 American eclipse.
Communities Reclaiming the Night Sky
Astronomer Martin Griffiths discusses the cultural importance of night skies, the threat of light pollution, and the need to protect this fragile ecosystem for future generations.
Inventing Defense
Explore the evolution and challenges of cybersecurity defense through historical analogies, myths, and modern-day realities in this thought-provoking keynote address.
Designing Tomorrow, Better
Explore innovative design approaches integrating mythology, visuality, and experience to inspire transformative solutions for environmental challenges and organizational change.
Sacred Nature with Karen Armstrong
Explore humankind's evolving relationship with nature and the cosmos, discussing the importance of reverence for the Earth and potential solutions to environmental challenges.
Life through Rhythms
Explore Illeana Citaristi's journey from Italy to India, embracing Kathakali and Odissi dance forms. Discover how she blends Eastern and Western cultures, revolutionizing art through synthesis and personal transformation.
Never Let Your Sun Set Down
Explore transformative ideas to revolutionize youth mindset through lateral thinking, questioning norms, and connecting mythology with science. Gain insights on human behavior and ancient beliefs.
Breathing Life into Greek Myth - The Dialogue of Hades
Explore how Supergiant Games created over 22,000 lines of dialogue for 'Hades' with a small team during a pandemic, bringing Greek mythology to life through innovative storytelling techniques.
Sculpting Hades - God of the Underworld - Polymer Clay Tutorial
Timelapse tutorial on sculpting Hades using polymer clay, covering armature creation, robe detailing, and acrylic painting techniques. Ideal for mythology enthusiasts and clay sculpture beginners.
East vs West - The Myths That Mystify
Explore the contrasting mythologies of East and West, their impact on cultural perspectives, and how these differences shape our understanding of life, death, and meaning.
When the Mundane Meets the Momentous - Transforming Ordinary Challenges into Extraordinary Triumphs
Discover how ordinary individuals can overcome challenges through creative thinking and dedication, turning mundane situations into moments of triumph using simple tools and wisdom.
What the Classics Teach Us About Technology
Explore how ancient myths parallel modern technological challenges, offering insights on power, ethics, and balance in our rapidly advancing world.
The Birth of a Hero - How Greek Myths Can Make You an Authentic Leader
Discover how Greek mythology's archetypes can transform your leadership style, obliterate toxic narratives, and unlock professional freedom through personal storytelling and the epic saga of Achilles.
Why Don't Vampires Cast Reflections - Exploring Fear and Society
Explore how vampire mythology reflects societal fears and unity, with insights from podcast creator Eric Nuzum on the power of metaphors in understanding human nature.
Bats: Myths, Magic and Mayhem
Explore bat biology, debunk myths, and discover their ecological importance with Professor Emma Teeling's engaging presentation on these fascinating creatures.
The Third Story of the Universe - From Religious Myths to Scientific Evolution and the Noosphere
Explore the evolution of human narratives from religious myths to scientific understanding, and discover how the emerging concept of Noosphere offers a unified vision for humanity's future.
The Canticle of the Birds - Ancient Origins and Sufi Poetry
Explore the mystical journey of the Simurgh bird across Persian, Indian, and Chinese cultures, discovering its profound symbolism in Sufi poetry and medieval artistic traditions.
Myths Are The System Behind Our World | Aiesha Shabbar | TEDxMerryland Intl School Youth
For centuries, when faced with uncertainty, humans have made up stories to help them cope. Over time, even when the facts are known, we still used these myths to guide us. Eventually, these stories started to organize our lives and, from childhood fears to politics and consumerism, they’ve become th
Dreaming the World Awake | Scott Ramon | TEDxYouth@BWYA
Dreams have shaped human creativity since the beginning of artmaking. In this talk, Scott explores how the subconscious has transformed ordinary experience into extraordinary visual culture from prehistoric cave art and Aboriginal Dreamtime to Egyptian symbols, Greco‑Roman mythology, and Renaissance