The March of Time
MOT 1946:PALESTINE: CHRISTIANS: VS People carrying large wooden cross up Jerusalem city stairs (toward hill of execution). CAVERY / GOLGOTHA: VS Inside religious shrine w/ priests, alter boys, woman holding candle while kissing floor, touching metal sun.
MOT 1946:PALESTINE: CHRISTIANS: VS People carrying large wooden cross up Jerusalem city stairs (toward hill of execution). CAVERY / GOLGOTHA: VS Inside religious shrine w/ priests, alter boys, woman holding candle while kissing floor,...
Poetry Foundation
Blas Falconer reads "Like Jesus to the Crows"
Blas Falconer reads "Like Jesus to the Crows" a poem by Vievee Francis.
Step Back History
What is the Gnostic Religion?
Long-buried secret books of the Bible. A good an evil god. A Gospel of Judas. These are all parts of a mysterious early branch of sects in Christianity called the Gnostics. Who were these people? What did they believe? And why did it...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Christian beliefs and values
Is it possible to hold on to morality without beliefs? What two core Christian teachings did the Nazis set out to change? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 6
Religion for Breakfast
The Pre-Christian Origins of Baptism
Baptism is one of the most well-known rituals in Christianity. But what are the origins of this ritual? Did John the Baptist invent it himself?
Amor Sciendi
Procession to Calvary: Bruegel Telling Two Tales at Once
Bruegel's massive painting, Procession to Calvary, tells the biblical story and the story of the Dutch Revolt, or 80 years war. Why is that so impressive? the 80 years war hadn't even started yet.
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: West marches east
What happened in 1095? How are the crusades seen by those involved and those outside of it? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 6
The Guardian
The Climate and the Cross
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.
Step Back History
The Holy Foreskin of Jesus Christ
I won’t mince words, the title speaks for itself. I’m going to tell you the story of the holiest foreskin in Christianity. This is the legend of the holy prepuce, the holy hood of Jesus Christ.
Religion for Breakfast
Gospel of Thomas: Why Is It Not In the Bible?
The Gospel of Thomas. It is a famous text, but what do we really know about it? And why didn't it make it into the New Testament canon?
Religion for Breakfast
Did the Gospels Copy Each Other?
In this episode we examine the topic: Did the Gospels Copy Each Other?
Religion for Breakfast
When Did Christianity and Judaism Part Ways?
In this episode we examine the topic: When Did Christianity and Judaism Part Ways?
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Humanist Movement
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...
Hip Hughes History
Islam Explained: Religions in Global History
What do Muslims believe? What are the basic beliefs of Islam? A short overview of Islam.
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
Jack Rackam
The REAL First King of the English | The Life & Times of Æthelstan
Æthelstan, Aethelstan, or Athelstan as I think it's pronounced. Quite a lot of political intrigue going on before William, as it turns out. Wish I could've touched on that "Great Heathen Army" I keep hearing about. But seriously, this...
Curated Video
Semana Santa: Holy Week Observances in Seville and Antigua
Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, is a Christian holiday celebrated differently in various regions around the world. Learn about the customs, clothing, and the intricate carpets that mark the events in Sevilla, Spain and Antigua,...
Soliloquy
Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky?
Phobia expert Dr. Donald Dossey claims as many as 21 million Americans suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th). So how did this superstition come about? The short answer is we donât really know, but there some...
60 Second Histories
What is BC and AD?
An explanation of BC and AD as well as BCE and CE and the reasons they are used.
5 Minutes English
Christianity | 5 MINUTES: The History and Evolution of Christianity
This video provides an overview of the history and development of Christianity, from the life and teachings of Jesus to the present day. It covers important events and figures, such as the Council of Nicaea, the split between Catholicism...
Weird History
How One Man Lead a 1 Million Peasant Revolt
During the mid-19th century in China, a series of revolts against the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) raged, devastating the landscape and claiming millions of lives. The Nian Rebellion (1851-1869) in the east and north of China had ties to a...
PBS
What Was Jesus' Real Name?
Jesus' name in Hebrew was "Yeshua" which translates to English as Joshua. So how did we get the name "Jesus"? And is "Christ" a last name? Watch the episode to find out!
Curated Video
The Origins and Traditions of Christmas
For many people around the world, December 25th means Christmas, a time to gather with family and friends. For Christians, this date commemorates the birth of Christ. What are the cultural and religious origins of Christmas customs like...
AllTime 10s
10 Famous Landmarks That Were Almost Destroyed
Imagine a world without the Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty or The Colosseum' Well, that's a world that almost existed. Alltime 10s brings you 10 stories of how close we came to losing some of the planet's most iconic tourist...