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Exploring Religious Soap Operas in Indonesia
This video explores the influence of television on shaping the Indonesian identity, particularly through religious soap operas. It examines the shift from traditional soap operas focused on wealth and aesthetics to religious-themed...
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Hajj?
Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this pilgrimage entail?
Hip Hughes History
Islam Explained: Religions in Global History
What do Muslims believe? What are the basic beliefs of Islam? A short overview of Islam.
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
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Mystical Islam: Exploring Indonesia's Tolerance and Tradition
This video explores the mystical Islamic practices in Jogjakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. It highlights the syncretism of beliefs, including Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, and animist, within the Kujawa version of Islam. Deciphering Indonesia,...
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Examining the Focus on the Gay Community in Indonesia
This video discusses a concerned group that focuses on criticizing and opposing the gay community, criminalizing sex outside of marriage, and imposing their own moral values on Indonesian society. It highlights the importance of...
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Exploring the Rich History of Jerusalem
Join us on a captivating journey through the ancient and vibrant city of Jerusalem! Jerusalem is an ancient city going back to more than 3000 years. It is layered with so many years of history while also being a modern city. Jerusalem...
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Exploring the Niqab Squad
In this video, the viewer is taken on a journey to learn about the Niqab Squad, a support group for women who wear the full face veil in Indonesia. Through interviews and interactions with the squad members, the video explores the...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Europeans early arrival
How did Europeans slowly arrive early on in West Africa? How politically diverse was West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 4
Curated Video
Jordan, Umayyad Qasr al Hakkabat Desert Palace
The castles were built roughly between 660 and 750, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty who had made Damascus their new capital in 661; after 750 the capital moved to the newly-built Baghdad, and some of the buildings were never...
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
KERA
Diversity in High School
Many cities have seen growth in their population, and the high schools in these cities have become a fusion of races and ethnicities. Frisco, Texas has changed dramatically in the last twenty-five years. Not only has it changed from a...
Curated Video
Mediterranean World: Inspiring America's Democracy
Discover how 3,000 years ago the Ancient Mediterranean World improved the life of the people through trade and the sharing of customs, knowledge and ideas.
5 Minutes English
Judaism | 5 MINUTES: From Ancient Times to Modernity
This video provides a brief overview of the history of Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion. It discusses the covenant between God and Abraham, the Jewish Bible, the influence of Canaanite polytheism, the Babylonian exile...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African arts influence on the greats
How has African art influenced some of our great artists? What has been the biggest challenge but biggest highlight in Gus Casely-Hayfords career? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 6
Ancient Lights Media
Balkan States: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.
Amor Sciendi
The Alhambra, Divine Symmetry
We investigate the symmetries contained in the walls of the Alhambra, and spiritual nature of mathematics. When something is true mathematically, it is true forever. The Islamic Moors recognized parallel between that thought and their...
Curated Video
Religion, faith and the role they play today
Religion and faith are an integral part of people’s lives worldwide. But in many countries the number of people who believe in God is in decline. We examine the changing role of religion around the world.
One Minute History
Malcom X and the Nation of Islam - One Minute History
1964 - Malcolm X publicly announces his break from the Nation of Islam. Expressing his desire to work with other civil rights leaders, he meets with Martin Luther King as the U.S. Senate debates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He delivers...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Africans and pop culture
What are Gus Casely-Hayford's views of Africans in popular culture? How does "word", "symbol", and "song" work together and what makes them so powerful? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 5
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Deforestation and Rising Sea Levels in Bangladesh
This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: A de-monitized economy
What finds were found at these excavation sites? What was unique about the cemeteries found in one excavation site? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 3
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The Shift to Renewables in Developing Economies
This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...