Weird History
Historical Backstabs That Backfired Big Time
If you come at the king, you’d best not miss, and if you do succeed, you’d better be ready to look over your shoulder for the rest of your days. Even when a conspiracy to topple a king actually succeeds, that doesn’t mean things worked...
Weird History
Classical Paintings That Appear To Contain UFOs
Aliens and UFOs are two of the most debated and pondered things in human history. Our universe contains two trillion galaxies aside from our own, making it impossible to prove if life exists on another planet in another galaxy.
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Book of Mormon as Literature | Family Tree & Potential Sources
Book of Mormon as Literature | Family Tree & Potential Sources
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Landmarks - Christ The Redeemer
CHRIST THE REDEEMER IT IS BRAZIL'S MOST FAMOUS ICON, CRISTO REDENTOR THE STATUE OF CHRIST THE REDEEMER. FOR OVER 80 YEARS IT HAS TOWERED OVER RIO DE JANEIRO, THE NATION S CAPITAL. THE 125-FOOT STATUE HAS STOOD UPON CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN...
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Landmarks - Gaudi Sagrada Familia
GAUDI SAGRADA FAMILIA HUMAN IMAGINATION KNOWS NO BOUNDS, BUT OFTEN THE ABILITY TO REALISE AN IDEA TAKES GENERATIONS. BARCELONA S MOST FAMOUS LANDMARK, THE SAGRADA FAMILIA, OR HOLY FAMILY, CATHEDRAL IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF HOW AN INCREDIBLE...
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Landmarks - Western Wall
WESTERN WALL IT S ABOUT THE MAKER OF LANDMARKS, GOD. THERE S NO DOUBT WHEN YOU WANT SOMETHING DONE, TAKE IT TO THE TOP AND APPARENTLY THAT S WHAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE DONE FOR GENERATIONS. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO 'GOD';...
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History of Easter For Kids
Learn about the history of Easter, from Christianity's celebration of Jesus's resurrection to the introduction of colored eggs and Easter bunnies.
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Jesus Of Nazareth for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Delve into the historical context of his time, the impact of his message, and the enduring legacy he left behind. From his humble beginnings in Bethlehem to his transformative...
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Tim Alberta - The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In his second book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," Tim Alberta delves into the complex intersection of faith, politics, and culture within the American evangelical movement. Drawing...
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Joseph Smith: American Prophet
Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.
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The War in Heaven
What happens when angels and demons battle in heaven? Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have a story of cosmic conflict—some depict all-out war, while others are more courtroom drama. Their differences give us insight on each faith's...
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Macbeth 1.2 Historical Reference: Golgotha
This video discusses the biblical site Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, explaining its name origin from the Hebrew word for "skull" due to the hill's shape in Jerusalem. The connection to the Latin word "calvaria," meaning skull, is...
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Uncovering Relics of Kyrgyzstan's Issyk Kul
In a lake in Kyrgyzstan, researchers recently discovered the ruins of a 2,500-year-old civilization. These ruins potentially include an ancient Armenian monastery rumored to hold the relics of St. Matthew. This significant find at Issyk...
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Christmas Traditions: What is Christmas?
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, its traditional trappings surround many of us for between twenty (if you’re lucky) and sixty days of every year. So, let’s take a look at the origins of some of these traditions (without going too...
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Awesome Father from Awesome Me by Charisse Broome
AWESOME FATHER from AWEsome Me! is a poem that unveils the eyes of children to how AWEsome and valuable they really are to God, The AWESOMEST FATHER 'in tong' (in town). It presents glimpses of the good old and new within Trinidad and...
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Faith and the Climate in Crisis
An internal battle is simmering among US Christians over whether climate change is a call to protect the Earth, the work of God to be welcomed, or does not exist at all. This video intertwines narratives of faith, environmental concern,...
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Why Christmas was once illegal
In the 17th century, Christmas was banned in England and its territories for 17 years. Shops were forced to stay open, public drinking and festive feasting were illegal, mince pies were seized, even putting up foliage as decoration was...
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What is Delusional disorder? How Is It Different From Schizophrenia?
Delusional disorder is very different from schizophrenia. The only thing they have in common is the presence of delusions. Schizophrenia is delusions, plus hallucinations, disorganized thoughts and behavior and other cognitive or...
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Michael Roth - The Student: A Short History
Michael S. Roth '78 became the 16th president of Wesleyan University on July 1, 2007 Formerly president of California College of the Arts (CCA), Roth is known as a historian, curator, author and public advocate for liberal education. A...