Teaching Kids History and Mythology with Crafts
In the world of Greece, myths were more than just fanciful tales—they were the heart and soul of the culture, shaping beliefs, traditions, and even the very fabric of society itself. Passed down through generations, these captivating stories offered insights into the mysteries of the universe, the nature of humanity, and the power of the […]
In the mythical world of ancient Greece, there was a sorceress named Circe. She was an enchantress and some might even call her a witch. Join us for a magical journey through Circe’s world, as we explore her story and make wonderous jars to hold her potions. By J. W. WATERHOUSE (1849 – 1917) (Britain)Born […]
Let’s dive into the captivating tale of the Minotaur– a creature of legend! Get ready to unlock the secrets of the labyrinth (a fancy word for maze) and discover the fascinating story of the half-man/half-bull beast. After learning about the myths, mystery, and adventure surrounding the Minotaur, see if you can color in and solve […]
Bust of Athena, (inlaid eyes are lost). Copy of the 2nd century CE after a votive statue of Kresilas in Athens (ca. 430–420 BC). Athena, on the other hand, had something better to offer. She gave the Athenians a special gift: an olive tree! As a symbol of peace, these trees brought wealth and grew […]
Learn about Lemuria: The Ancient Roman festival of the dead In Ancient Rome, people believed in all sorts of spirits and gods. One of the festivals to ward off evil spirits known as Lemuria. Photo by Aldrin Rachman Pradana on Unsplash What Happened during the festival? The festival was held on three non-consecutive days in […]
Join us as we craft a pomegranate themed bracelet and tell the story of Persephone and Hades. Persephone, Cerberus and Hades The Kidnapping of Persephone In the time when the Greek Gods ruled the world, there lived a young goddess named Persephone. She was the daughter of Zeus, ruler of the Gods, and Demeter, the […]
Clay + Mythology = Wellbeing by Guest Blogger, Charlie Andrew It all started when I became part of the team working on the restoration of a first century Roman kiln which happens to have been excavated in the woods up the road from my house. As part of the education programme for the kiln and […]
Attribution: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com Who was Septimius Severus? Septimius Severus was an important Roman Emperor because he was the first emperor born in Africa. Born in the provincial town of Lepidus (or Lepitus) Magna in what was once Carthaginian territory, Septimius came from a less than fully Roman family. In fact, his father […]
Just as curiosity killed the cat, curiosity also brought many evils into the world according to Greek mythology. In the story of Pandora’s box recorded by the ancient poet Hesiod, we learn how the Golden Age of man ended and why we have to deal with so many ills as humans. This craft is an […]
This simple DYI craft teaches kids to make a spiderweb while learning the story of Athena and Arachne.