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Culture Consists of Many Factors
New ReviewThere are a number of factors that constitute a culture—manners, mind-set, rituals, laws, ideas, and language, to name a few. External factors that also comprise a culture include religious beliefs, arts, customs, beliefs, ceremonies,...
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China - Experience the Great Prayer Tibetan Buddhist Festival at Labrang Monastery
Labrang Monastery in Gansu Province, China, is a key site for Tibetan Buddhism, famous for its annual Lam Chen Mo, or Great Prayer Festival. Established in 1409, this two-week event features intense prayers, mantras, and vibrant cultural...
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Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, a symbol of the powerful Joseon Dynasty, has been restored after enduring numerous fires during Japanese invasions. Its 330 reconstructed buildings harmoniously blend Chinese influences with traditional...
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Lord Hague refutes Peter Mandelson's claim uni role is purely 'ceremonial'
Lord Hague refuted his competitor for the chancellor of the University of Oxford's claim that the role is purely 'ceremonial'.In the exclusive interview, Lord Hague also emphasised his belief that Peter Mandelson cannot do the role and...
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Field of Crosses begins 10 days of ceremonies
In the days leading up to Remembrance Day, the Field of Crosses tribute holds sunrise and sunset ceremonies. The memorial includes 3,500 crosses that represent southern Albertans who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Indigenous People before the 13 Colonies
Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.
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Princesse de Lamballe part 2: Friendship with Marie Antoinette
Marie Therese befriended and eventually became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette. This video chronicles Marie Therese's rise to power and influence at the French court, her strained relationship with Marie Antoinette's new...
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Prehistoric Cave Art from Font de Gaume Cave
We discuss mankind's beautiful ability to think abstractly while looking at cave paintings.
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Religion in Ancient Greece
A priestess talks through some of the Greek gods and how they were worshipped, in particular Athena and the Parthenon
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Prehistoric Cave Art from Font de Gaume Cave - MENA
We discuss mankind's beautiful ability to think abstractly while looking at cave paintings.
Bedtime History
The Olympic Games
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be Egyptian Royalty
What was everyday life like for Egyptian royals? In a word: busy. Though they lived in the lap of luxury and enjoyed a standard of living that most other ancient Egyptians didn't, Egyptian royalty generally didn't have much downtime.
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Planning an Egyptian pyramid
This short video is a fascinating look at how the Egyptians designed their pyramids without the aid of modern technology.
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Religion: What It Is and What It Does
Ask a hundred people what they think religion is and you'll probably get a hundred different answers. However, to study religion we have bring together more general ideas about what religion is and what it does. This film, with Professor...
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Canada's Olympic House in Rio
CBC's David Common tours Team Canada's home away from home
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Muhammad Ali remembered by Peter Mansbridge
Boxing legend called 'the Greatest' has died at age 74
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Israel intensifies Rafah attacks as U.S. ups criticism
As attacks on Rafah continue, the U.S. secretary of state criticizes Israel’s war planning for not doing enough to protect civilians or stopping Hamas.
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Winnipeg non-profit social service agency aims to reconnect kids with culture, family
As debate continues to swirl around the role of group homes amid a recent spate of violence in Winnipeg by a handful of teens in the care of CFS, CBC's Josh Crabb visits one local organization that's aiming to help turn the tide. The...
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Academy apologises to Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather
Almost 50 years after she was booed on the Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando's award on his behalf, Sacheen Littlefeather has received an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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In-person ceremonies return for Remembrance Day
Members of the public gathered again to honour veterans and fallen soldiers at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa and some others across the country. The services were especially poignant for those who served in Afghanistan, which...
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Remembrance Day ceremonies altered by COVID-19
Veterans who helped defeat a collective threat in the Second World War are now too vulnerable to show up in person for public honours on Remembrance Day.
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Class of 2020: Graduating in the time of coronavirus
For many of the millions of students graduating high school in the US, this is not the celebration they had hoped for.
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Bison return to traditional land in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan First Nations are working together to restore the bison population on traditional lands after more than a century.
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Long Island communities celebrate Independence Day with patriotism and honors
The flag was just one of many on display as the community lined the streets with red, white and blue, and held ceremonies honoring those who have served and celebrating America’s 249th birthday.