Amor Sciendi
A Shared History
Standing inside the Cathedral in Cordoba is a confounding experience that forces one to reflect on history, our interconnectedness, and the shared nostalgia of culture.
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Zoroastrianism
What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5
Jabzy
Franco-Syrian War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Franco-Syrian War
Step Back History
The Richest Person Ever
Who’s the richest person on earth? Bill Gates? Carlos Slim? They don’t come close. Today I am going to talk about the richest person who ever lived. He spent so much money that he could destabilize entire regional economies, and had his...
Professor Dave Explains
George H. W. Bush: CIA to Oval Office (1989 – 1993)
George H. W. Bush had a pretty extensive resume, and after eight years as Reagan's Vice President, he got his turn in the hot seat. He served just one term, which focused largely on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Persian...
Hip Hughes History
Monotheism in 13 Minutes
Mr. Hughes explains monotheism for students taking a Global or World history course.
Curated Video
Canadian Muslims cancel hajj plans due to Canada-Saudi tensions
Canadian Muslims have been cancelling their plans to undertake the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, due to current Canada-Saudi Arabia tensions.
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Millions of Muslim pilgrims worldwide perform the last major ritual of Hajj
Nearly two million pilgrims perform the last major ritual of Hajj, as Muslims around the world celebrate Eid.
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Hajj pilgrimage: The art behind the drape that covers the Kaaba
For millions of Muslims who visit Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the focal point of their religious journey is the Kaaba
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Hajj pilgrimage: Millions to make once-in-a-lifetime journey
The call of Hajj. Millions of Muslims are in Mecca to perform the most important pilgrimage of their lives
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Hajj pilgrimage: Millions of Muslims mark religious holiday
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha. Close to two million are observing the holiday by performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
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A simple guide to Hajj
Around two million Muslims will be undertaking a once-in-a-lifetime obligation this week with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Pilgrims progress: What to know about Hajj as millions of Muslims arrive in Mecca
Why are millions of Muslims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week? Here's what you need to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage.
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Man walks from Pakistan to Mecca to perform Hajj
Usman Arshad walked over 4,000 kilometres from Pakistan to Mecca.
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Muslim hikers in UK suffer online abuse over Mecca prayer signs
A campaign by a UK group to get more Muslims exploring the countryside has been a target for online abuse.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez may be allowed to break Saudia Arabian law
It's been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez will be allowed to share a home in Saudi Arabia despite the Kingdom's laws which forbid unmarried couples from living together
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Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez may be allowed to break Saudi Arabian law
It's been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez will be allowed to share a home in Saudi Arabia despite the Kingdom's laws which forbid unmarried couples from living together
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Pilgrims gather in Mecca for physically distanced hajj
Due to the coronavirus, this year's hajj in Mecca has been limited to about 1,000 pilgrims from within Saudi Arabia.
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Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic
Up to 10,000 mask-clad Muslims begin the scaled back five-day pilgrimage as Saudi hosts try to prevent virus outbreak.
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Mecca from Above: Serene Aerial Views of Sacred Masjid al-Haram
Take a flight of discovery high above the spiritual heart of Islam and experience this sight from a breathtaking aerial perspective. This drone footage captures the grandeur of Mecca, highlighting the Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba,...
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Muslim pilgrims circle Mecca's Kaaba as Hajj ends
This year’s pilgrimage, attended by more than 1.8 million people, was under tight logistical planning and safety precautions designed to manage the intense heat and large crowds
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Missile Threat To Mecca? Saudi's BIG ACTION: MBS Deploys U.S. Patriot To Grand Mosque | Hajj 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Defense has released images showing U.S.-made Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot missile systems deployed to protect Mecca and the Grand Mosque during the Hajj pilgrimage. Previously used to intercept Houthi-launched...