Many people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...

India is a land of stark contrasts—from its deserts to its snowy mountains, it’s home to many different ethnicities and cultural traditions that can be traced back thousands of years. Boasting a rich and complicated cultural heritage,...

This World Cultures video discusses Hinduism and Jainism.

The first era of Indian civilization that left a written record behind is known as “Vedic” because it produced the Vedas, which is Sanskrit for “knowledge”. These are the earliest works composed in Sanskrit and the oldest texts of...

A short overview of Jainism. Please support the World History Playlist!

This video provides an overview of the origins and diverse traditions of yoga, highlighting its roots in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It explains how yoga is a holistic form of exercise that strengthens the body, improves posture,...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.