The First Olympics: Blood, Honor, and Glory [DVD]
2004, A & E Home Video
Call number: 796.48 FIR

This video features three documentaries that originally appeared on The History Channel. Students will most likely find The Greek Gods to be most useful for information pertaining to Greek mythology, but the other documentaries on the early Olympic games may also be interesting to a user looking for information about life in ancient Greece. The Greek Gods covers several myths about heroes and gods through interviews with Greek historians, supplemented with location footage and artifacts depicting various myths.



Who’s Who in Greek & Roman Mythology [DVD]
2001, Educational Video Network
Call number: 292.13 W

Students are often asked to learn about the connections between Greek and Roman myths. This video introduces several of the most important characters in ancient mythology and helps students understand how Roman and Greek myths relate to one another. Students will also learn how people used myths to help explain the natural world around them.