Religion for Breakfast
Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it?
When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?
Religion for Breakfast
Can A Robot Be a Priest?
A Japanese company has programmed a popular robot, Pepper, to perform Buddhist funeral rites. But will society ever accept artificial intelligence as religious authorities and ritual specialists?
Religion for Breakfast
Is the U.S. Capitol a Religious Building?
In this episode we examine the topic: Is the U.S. Capitol a Religious Building?
Religion for Breakfast
The Archaeology of Ancient Magic
My research as an apprentice-scholar of religion is ancient Greco-Roman magic. Many people do not realize that archaeologists have discovered hundreds of ancient objects that attest to the ubiquity of magic in ancient daily life.
Step Back History
What is the Zoroastrian Religion?
Zoroastrians have been around for over 2,000 years. Their influence can be found in Christianity and Islam, and they bring you cultural relics like the zodiacs. Today, we’re going to go deep in our Human history, maybe further back than...
Curated Video
Discovering the Beauty and Meaning of the Yi Peng Festival
The Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a breathtaking celebration where people release floating lanterns into the sky. Learn about the meaning of the event, as well as the parade, dance performances, and traditional Thai costumes.
Curated Video
Spider Movement and Mating
This video provides a comprehensive overview of spiders and their unique characteristics. It discusses their venomous nature, hunting techniques, locomotion, defense mechanisms, reproductive behavior, and the fascinating ways in which...
Curated Video
The Significance of Rice in Culture
Learn about rice-based stories, ceremonies, and sayings from Southeast Asia to the West. Rice part 3/5
Curated Video
The Origins of Halloween part 2: From Pagan Festivals to Modern Celebrations
This video explores the origins of Halloween and how it evolved over time. From early Christian feast days merged with northern European festivals for the dead, to the All Saints Day and All Souls Day, the video delves into how the...
Religion for Breakfast
War Makes Us More Religious
Bibliography: Michael Jackson citation at 4:37 - 4:47: Citation from Existential Anthropology, p. 94 Joseph Henrich, Michal Bauer, Alessandra Cassar, Julie Chytilova, Benjamin Grant Purzycki, "War Increases Religiosity," Nature: Human...
Religion for Breakfast
The Most Painful Religious Rituals
In this episode we examine the topic: The Most Painful Religious Rituals
Religion for Breakfast
Göbekli Tepe: The World's Oldest Temple?
Göbekli Tepe is a massive monolithic complex in southeastern Turkey. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the site is the oldest temple known to humanity. But what do we know about it? And why do archaeologists think it is a religious...
Curated Video
The Origins and Traditions of the Olympic Games
A brief overview of the origins and traditions of the Olympic Games, from its roots in ancient Greek mythology to its revival in the modern era. Explore the significance of key elements such as the Olympic flag representing the five...
FuseSchool
Formation of New Species by Speciation
In this video you will learn how weird and wonderful animals are formed in the process of speciation and the formation of new species. Different selection pressures select for different characteristics. Over generations, the individuals...
But Why
Countries and Their Flags
Flags represent the shared identity of a group of people, and every country has a flag designed with colors and symbols that are meaningful to its citizens. Flags are often considered symbols of national pride, uniting people with shared...
Bridgeman Arts
Daytime at Sehwan Sharif, Sufi Shrine 1
Preparations are under way for the daily gathering of sufi fauthfuls at the Sehwan Sharif Shrine. Colour corrected
Bridgeman Arts
Daytime at Sehwan Sharif, Sufi Shrine
Preparations are under way for the daily gathering of sufi fauthfuls at the Sehwan Sharif Shrine
Bridgeman Arts
Timbuktu in 1930s, Tuareg people, warrior outfit and women's dresses, the house of French explorer Rene Caillie and his belongings.
Part 3 of Aux Quatre coins du Monde avec Lowell Thomas : De Madagascar - Tombouctou / Going Places with Lowell Thomas. Street scenes in Timbuktu, Tuareg people, warrior outfit and women's dresses, the house of French explorer Rene...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Mexicans turn to shamans for health
Centuries after the arrival of European culture, and Christianity, the shamans, or healers, of Mexico continue to play an important role. Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. (Footage by AFP/Getty Images)
Bridgeman Arts
Re-enactment of a rite in 1930s Mali, where a young man gives himself to a clan and becomes a full member. The young bride getting ready.
Part 9 of Aux Quatre coins du Monde avec Lowell Thomas / Going Places with Lowell Thomas. Re-enactment of a rite in Mali, where a young man gives himself to a clan and becomes a full member. The young bride getting ready. Second...
Bridgeman Arts
African tribal dancer changes and goes to work as a doctor, Madagascar, 1930s
Part 2 of Aux Quatre coins du Monde avec Lowell Thomas : De Madagascar - Tombouctou / Going Places with Lowell Thomas. Sacred tribal dance. Dancer changes out of tribal dress and into everyday clothes. European missionary is present....
Bloomberg
Protests Shine a Light on Hong Kongs Underworld
Oct. 10 ""The protests in Hong Kong have shed some light on a seedier side of the city after thugs attacked democracy campaigners last week. Bloomberg's David Tweed reports on On The Move. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bridgeman Arts
Famadihana funerary tradition in Madagascar, 1930s.
Part 8 of Aux Quatre coins du Monde avec Lowell Thomas / Going Places with Lowell Thomas. Interesting clip documenting the Famadihana funerary tradition in Madagascar, 1930s. Known as 'the turning of the bones', Malagasy people bring...