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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
Hip Hughes History
The Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Explained: Mowing the Grass in Gaza
A summary of Palestine and Israel. I'm putting my Johnny Cash on, looking at Israel and the Gaza Strip with a short history of what has brought us to where we are today. When Israel invaded Gaza recently, those familiar with the conflict...
Ancient Lights Media
Israel: Introduction
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the nation of Israel.
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 1
Part one of the Magna Carta explains how William Marshal, first Earl of Pembroke, rode to Runnymede in 1215 to witness King John sign the Magna Carta and explains why the Magna Carta was needed
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The Silk Roads: The movement of ideas and religion
Frances Wood, SOAS Research Associate gives a talk on the importance of the Silk Roads in the movement of ideas and religions across Central Asia, from Buddhism to Nestorian Christianity.
Press Association
Justin Welby likens General Synod to Conservative Party Conference in Guildhall speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby shows his funny side in a speech filled with humour at the annual Lord Mayor's banquet at London's Guildhall. Full speech.
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WS View of staircases at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS View of staircases at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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WS View of people walking around at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
WS View of people walking around at Dome of the Rock / Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel
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CLEAN : Latin patriarch arrives in Bethlehem ahead of midnight mass
CLEAN : Latin patriarch arrives in Bethlehem ahead of midnight mass
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CLEAN : Bethlehem Chirstian pilgrims watch traditional midnight mass
CLEAN : Bethlehem Chirstian pilgrims watch traditional midnight mass
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Basilica of the Annunciation
Arab village in Northern Israel / Stret sign for Nazareth / Pan of city with Basilica of the Annunciation in the center / Sign for Frank Sinatra International Brotherhood Youth Center / Zoom on spire of the Basilica / Basilica of the...
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MS ZO Arched entryway to Edicule of Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
MS ZO Arched entryway to Edicule of Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
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MS TD Beneath Rotunda Edicule of Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
MS TD Beneath Rotunda Edicule of Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
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WS POV View of visitors walking through Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
WS POV View of visitors walking through Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
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MS TD People visiting in Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
MS TD People visiting in Holy Sepulchre / Jerusalem, Israel
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WS PAN View of skyline and Dome of Rock at sunset / Jerusalem, Israel
WS PAN View of skyline and Dome of Rock at sunset / Jerusalem, Israel
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WS ZO View of cross on church of Holy Sepulchre at sunset / Jerusalem, Israel
WS ZO View of cross on church of Holy Sepulchre at sunset / Jerusalem, Israel
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Aerial Einot Kane nature reserve at the Northern Dead Sea, Judea Desert, Israel
Aerial Einot Kane nature reserve at the Northern Dead Sea, Judea Desert, Israel
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Aerial dead sea cliffs, Judea Desert, Israel
Aerial dead sea cliffs, Judea Desert, Israel
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Aerial Mar Saba Monastery in the Northern Judea desert, Israel
Aerial Mar Saba Monastery in the Northern Judea desert, Israel
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Aerial Einot Tsukim nature reserve at the Dead Sea, Judea Desert, Israel
Aerial Einot Tsukim nature reserve at the Dead Sea, Judea Desert, Israel
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Aerial Mar Saba Monastery in the Northern Judea desert, Israel
Aerial Mar Saba Monastery in the Northern Judea desert, Israel
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Aerial the Treasure Cave at Wadi Mishmar, running east towards the Dead Sea, Israel, Judea Desert
Aerial the Treasure Cave at Wadi Mishmar, running east towards the Dead Sea, Israel, Judea Desert