Who named planet 'Earth'? Tracing the origins of our planet's name
Roman deities, originates from Old English "eorþe," meaning soil or ground. This reflects humanity's early connection to land ...
The Sunday Times12 年
Gaia the earth goddess goes digital
The video was based on a simple concept. The spirit of the earth – Gaia, the Earth Goddess in Greek mythology, returns to Earth to find all the greenery gone. The visuals end with the message to stop ...
BBC8 个月
ESA Gaia: Telescope uncovers the history of the milky way galaxy
In Greek mythology, Gaia is also the personification of Earth. You can see the two strands of stars here - they combined together to form the Milky Way we know today Using Gaia, researchers worked ...
BBC5 年
Peterborough Cathedral Gaia Earth: The world in your hands
A giant spinning model of the Earth has been a "brilliant" boost to visitor numbers at a cathedral, staff said. More than 37,000 people came to see the Gaia art installation at Peterborough ...
BBC2 年
Ancient Greek mythology: 6. The Olympians
Please note that the animation includes depictions of violence from Greek mythology. We advise watching before sharing with your class. We learn how Gaia - Mother of the Earth - and Ouranos - God ...