Howcast -Ash Wednesday is a Christian holiday marking the beginning of Lent -- the period of fasting and repentance that precedes Easter. Here's how to comprehend its meaning and significance.

Pupil outcome: I can explore the influence and presentation of religion through the character of Friar Lawrence in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - Arguably, Friar Lawrence represents religion in 'Romeo and Juliet'. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today. Key learning points: - Resurrection means being raised from the dead in the afterlife, as well as...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about sin and how these beliefs influence Christians today. Key learning points: - Sin refers to an action against God’s laws or wishes. - Sin occurs when humans misuse their free will and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian belief in resurrection and the importance and influence of this belief for Christians today. Key learning points: - Resurrection refers to being raised from the dead. - Many Christians believe that...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about heaven and hell, and the importance and influence of these beliefs. Key learning points: - Eschatology refers to final things; this includes death and the final destiny of the soul. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain that belief in predestination originates from the Bible and is interpreted differently across different Christian denominations. Key learning points: - Predestination is the belief that God has decided all...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian beliefs about sin and salvation, including the importance and influence of these beliefs. Key learning points: - Sin refers to actions against God's laws or wishes; these actions lead to a...

Episode 2: Roman Catholics & Eastern Orthodox | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series

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Was There Really a Female Pope?

This video is answering the question of why was Henry VIII named defender of the faith.

Episode 4: Anabaptists & Quakers | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series

The Renaissance Papacy was dominated by 3 families: the Borgias, the Roveres, and the Medicis. This video discusses the family tree of each and their role in the Italian Renaissance.

Episode 3: Anglicans, Lutherans & Reformed | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series

Learn about the Catholic missionary nun, Mother Teresa, who devoted her life to serving the people of India.

Follow the turbulent stories of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s second and third wives. Learn how Anne’s downfall led to Jane’s rise, and how Henry’s quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious...

Discover the story behind King Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow. Learn how their union shaped the political landscape of England and set the stage for Henry's dramatic break from the Catholic...

Just how dark were the Dark Ages? How did the Black Plague kill up to 100 million people and change the face of the Earth?

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II, highlighting key moments and accomplishments during his papacy. It covers his early life, his historic role as the first non-Italian Pope in...

The Imperial Library of Constantinople, once held over a hundred thousand manuscripts. It survived nearly a millennium before its supposed destruction by Norman Crusaders in 1204. Despite this, rumors persist that the library was...

A Church in Crisis - Renaissance (Part 3)

This video narrates the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the multiple impostors claiming to be Dmitri Ivanovitch, the son of Ivan the Terrible, and their attempts to seize the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles. It...

This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...