Our very first edumedia™ short, that began in a walk-in closet (and got an audio remake later). In 360 B.C., Plato put down in writing one of the greatest myths the world had forgotten: about how Atlantis sank to the bottom of the ocean. Discover the beginning of the idea of translatio, the preservation of knowledge and culture from one generation to the next, and enter the Great Conversation that spans across time and space, inviting everyone into the big questions about what it means to be human.
Discover the enigmatic tale of Er, a Greek soldier who miraculously returns from the dead to recount the fate that awaits our souls. In this profound myth from Plato's The Republic, we are invited to explore the spiritual journey that follows life and to reflect on the enduring impact of our choices. Plato challenges us to confront the moral implications of our actions, proposing that they ripple through eternity. Join us as we delve into this ancient narrative that questions the essence of morality and the consequences that extend beyond the grave.
Embark on a journey through the pages of the 'Lost Book'—the medieval French Moralized Ovid (Ovide Moralisé), a monumental work of mythology written around the same time as Dante’s Divine Comedy. This significant text, penned in neighboring France, weaves classical myths into vivid narratives rich with Christian ethics and lessons on the good life. Long inaccessible to modern readers, this treasure trove of medieval wisdom is now open for exploration. Dive into this richly moralized epic and uncover the enduring values that resonate through time.
Discover the historic “First Folio,” printed in 1623, which introduced the world to Shakespeare as we know him. This seminal print book preserved 18 previously unprinted plays and established William Shakespeare's legacy as the quintessential English bard who taught us that “All the world's a stage…”
In 524 A.D., one man fell out of favor with the ruler of Rome. Accused of treason, he awaited execution in prison. There, he wrote a book that transformed the world and shaped culture as we know it today: The Consolation of Philosophy. In 2024, on the 1500th anniversary of his death, rediscover how it all began and redefine your quest for happiness, truth, and meaning. (A teaser trailer for our first feature-length edumedia™ film.)