Cerebellum
The Reformation - Early Church Reformers
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
The Economist
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Presents: Key Points of Jonestown Massacre
Overview of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the 1978 massacre at Jonestown, Guyana.
Amor Sciendi
St. Peter's Basilica: Beauty from Strife
St. Peter's Basilica was built during one of the darkest times in the Church's history. This is its story.
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Children and unbelief, Part 2
Do children choose unbelief or is it imposed on them? What are children's attitude towards life after death? Is unbelief growing among children? Is this what the future looks like? A History of Unbelief, Part 8
Curated Video
Italy, Florence, Orsanmichele church
Between 1380 and 1404, it was converted into a church used as the chapel of Florence's powerful craft and trade guilds. On the ground floor of the square building are the 13th-century arches that originally formed the loggia of the grain...
Curated Video
Spain, Tomar - Convent of Christ
The convent was founded by the Order of Poor Knights of the Temple (or Templar Knights) in 1118. Its construction continued until the final part of the 12th century with the construction of the oratory, in one of the angles of the...
Amor Sciendi
The Landscapes of Julie Mehretu
An explanation of Mark Bradford's abstract landscape paintings
Religion for Breakfast
Pilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens?
Akko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and...
History Hub
King John and the Pope
An introduction to King John's tumultous relationship with Pope Innocent III and the part this played in the Magna Carta crisis.
Cerebellum
Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Wedding
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. The Nurse tells Juliet of the plans for the wedding....
Curated Video
Croatia, Salona ancient city
Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, is situated in one of the most beautiful baysof the East Adriatic coast. Salona, as stated by Strabo, had originally been a coastal base, fortification and a port used by the...
History Hit
Henry VIII: Statesman or Tyrant?
On Midsummer's Day in 1509 a 17 year old was crowned king of England. He would go on to transform his realm over almost four decades on the throne. He would revolutionise its religion, reforge its politics and its relations with...
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Columbus, Indiana | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Visit the architectural mecca of Columbus, Indiana, to bask in the mid-century glory of Eliel and Eero Saarinen’s masterpieces and a series of new and innovative installations by renowned designers. We explore the first exhibition of...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
DAY 14 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Fourteenth Day DAY 14 | STORY | The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen When we hear how Till Owlyglass kept up his tricks even on his deathbed, and what a curious event took place at his...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: Connection to Saint Marks Church of Ireland
C.S. Lewis part 4 of 11: The video discusses CS Lewis' connection to Saint Marks Church of Ireland in Belfast, where his grandfather was a minister and he was baptized. The church remained a part of his life, even after his parents...
Amor Sciendi
Madonna of the Rosary and the Counter Reformation
We collaborated with blogger Amy Martin of Caravaggista for this lesson on Caravaggio and the Counter Reformation.
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Ivanovo Rock Monastery - Saint Mochael the Archangel
The monastery was founded in the 1220s by the monk Yoakim, who later became a Bulgarian patriarch. The Bulgarian tsars Yoan Asen __ (1218-1241), Yoan Alexander (1331-1371) and other representatives of the royal court, were among the...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Basarbovski Rock Monastery
The rock monastery was established during the existence of the Second Bulgarian Empire, but for the first time its name was mentioned in the Ottoman Tax Register of 1431. For some time during the 19th century the monastery was left...
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A thousand kilometers of sand & Why silk?
What were three challenges of travel on the silk roads? How did the name silk road come about? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 3
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 2
Are there any examples of Greeks who said they didn't believe? Were there any Greeks who were recognized as being Atheist? Was Greece a less religious culture than Rome? A History of Unbelief, Part 2
Weird History
How The Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a fascinating history. From its founding in the 1820s by Joseph Smith to the its modern-day prevalence in Utah, the religion continues to intrigue believers and skeptics alike. Aspects...