What do a 10-headed demon, a monkey king, and a fire god have to do with ancient India? Scholars find out using the 27th video from the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology set. Viewers explore the hero archetype in ancient myths and...

Ever wonder where the ideas of land management and forestry came from? Welcome to ancient India! Travel back in time using a video, the fourth in the History of Science series. The narrator describes the relationship between science and...

For such a complex and lengthy topic, Mr. Green does a great job of introducing and/or quickly summarizing the major tenets of Indian cultural and religious history, as well as the origins of Buddhism. Topics covered in this episode...

Different steps to understanding karma are displayed through photos, text, and sign language in this video. Note: Some text may be difficult to read due to color.

Travel to the Indian countryside to see how Indian culture evolved. In part two the caste system, the Vedas, and the teachings of Krishna are introduced. A wonderful look into the spiritual life and ritual of Indian culture.

This video concludes this six-part series and takes the story of Islam and India full circle. Showcasing the art, architecture, and living remnants of an empire long past this clip demonstrates how India as a country and culture were...

Video [9:29] published by the Chicago Police Department for police force diversity training on Hinduism explains the culture and practices of Hindus living in the Chicago area.

"Where do we come from?" Questions like this are central to world religions. In this TED-Ed video, the intertwined histories and cultures of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam are explained. [11:10]

In this video [2:55] hear the origin story of the Hindu deity Ganesha and learn how to identify depictions of Ganesha with the use of artworks in the Asian Art Museum's collection. Ganesh is the son of Shiva and Parvati; he"s worshiped...

Podcast 51 explains Nirvana as it relates to Buddhism. [18:10]

This lesson discusses Hinduism from a historical and religious standpoint, with emphasis on its distinctive characteristics in general and its religious practices in general. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Hinduism."

A Hindu temple can be a simple structure by the side of the road or a large complex including many buildings. Temples serve as dwelling places for deities, surrounded by markets selling offerings and flowers. The inner sanctuaries are...

This is a short documentary [3:20] about one of India's most sacred cities, Varanasi. One of the holiest sites in India is Varanasi located along the banks of the river Ganges. Each year millions of pilgrims come to visit the sacred city...

In this video [29:29] explore Hinduism through clips of significant sites in South Asia and interviews with members of the Bay Area South Asian community.

This video explores the core spiritual ideas of Buddhism by way of comparison with ideas from the Hindu Upanishads. [4:23]

A selection of the best known Hindu texts such as the Vedas, etc.

This lesson will provide an overview of Ancient Indian art and architecture. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Ancient India."

This lesson will introduce a section on Asian art and architecture. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Asian Art and Architecture."

Gold coin from the Gupta empire, showing a goddess and a horse. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the Hindu images of gods and goddesses that can be found on coins from the Gupta empire, which flourished in India...

Indian temple statue of divine Hindu couple, Shiva and Parvati. Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, discusses a magnificent stone sculpture showing two of the most beloved and familiar figures of Hinduism. The vehicles of the...