TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why were there three popes at the same time? | Joëlle Rollo-Koster
For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 14th century, Catholics found themselves with not one, not two, but three popes. Where did this plethora...
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The Renaissance Was it a Thing - Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read Dante's "Divine Comedy"? | Sheila Marie Orfano
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here... Inscribed above the Gate of Hell, this prophecy sets into motion an epic journey for salvation. Written over 10 years, Dante Alighieri's three-part narrative poem "Divine Comedy" is both an...
TED Talks
TED: The unheard story of the Sistine Chapel | Elizabeth Lev
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. The Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings on earth -- but there's a lot you probably don't know about...
SciShow Kids
Viewer Mail From London! Science for Kids
Join Jessi and Squeaks in their brand new fort as they answer letters from their friends in Ivydale, England!
Crash Course
Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History
The Renaissance was a cultural revitalization that spread across Europe, and had repercussions across the globe, but one smallish city-state in Italy was in many ways the epicenter of the thing. Florence, or as Italians might say,...
TED Talks
TED: Why you should love gross science | Anna Rothschild
What can we learn from the slimy, smelly side of life? In this playful talk, science journalist Anna Rothschild shows us the hidden wisdom of "gross stuff" and explains why avoiding the creepy underbelly of nature, medicine and...
SciShow Kids
Why do We Brush Our Teeth?
We all need to do it! Learn why we all should brush our teeth, and how brushing keeps our teeth strong and healthy!
Crash Course
The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right. John...
Crash Course
Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History
Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle...
Crash Course
The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right. John...
Curated Video
The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a...
The Daily Conversation
Who Was Pope Francis? (1936-2025)
New ReviewPope Francis -- Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 and is the eldest of five children.
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Power of the Church
New ReviewThis World Cultures instructional video shows the power of the church.
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Charlemagne
New ReviewThis World Cultures instructional video shows the rise of Charlemagne.
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Pope takes a tumble while celebrating mass in Poland
Pontiff quickly recovers and continues ceremony
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Sunday Scrum: Trudeau to ask Pope for residential schools apology
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to ask Pope Francis for an apology from the Vatican to Canada's indigenous communities in his visit to the Vatican this month.
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How to Read the Hierophant Tarot Card
Howcast -Learn how to read the Hierophant tarot card from expert Ellen Goldberg, M.A. in this Howcast video.
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How to Become a Saint
Contrary to popular belief, saints weren't altogether perfect people during their lifetimes—but it's not good works alone that garner you a spot next to Francis of Assisi.
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"Democracy is not in good health," says Pope Francis
Pope Francis addressed thousands in Trieste and renew his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.
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'Democracy is not in good health,' says Pope Francis
The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands in Trieste and renewed his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.
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Faithful and well-wishers take prayers and support for Pope Francis to hospital
At the entrance of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Catholic faithful and well-wishers lit candles, placed cards, drawings, and balloons, and stood in solidarity.
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Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’
Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’Source: Various
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Vatican gives health update on Pope Francis as hospital stay drags on
Vatican gives health update on Pope Francis as hospital stay drags onSource: Various