Crash Course
Indian Pantheons: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta continues our unit on pantheons with the complex Indian pantheon, focusing on stories that were written in Sanskrit. We start with a violent creation story. We talk about the concept of Brahman, and the...
Curated Video
How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...
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Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Is Tiamat the Queen of Monsters? The Mesopotamian Creation Story
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and stories surrounding the story of Tiamat
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead, or the Bardo Thodol, is arguably the most popular Buddhist text in Europe and the United States. Carl Jung loved it. So did John Lennon. But why? What is this text all about?
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Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Arch of Septimius Severus
The arch was raised on a travertine base originally approached by steps from the Forum's ancient level. The central archway, spanned by a richly coffered semicircular vault, has lateral openings to each side archway, a feature copied in...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Zeus vs Thor | Who is the True Lord of Thunder? (Mythological Battle Royale)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores what would happen if Zeus fought Thor
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...
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Myths and Legends About Maize in the Americas
Where did maize come from? There is a scientific answer to that question and there are the more creative and intriguing stories. This video covers some of the myths and legends of maize in the Americas. Maize part 3/5