Howcast - Learn about Vatican City in this Howcast travel video.

The Giving Ceremony in Myanmar showcases a vibrant tradition where villagers donate food and essentials to monks and nuns. Beginning at dawn, families prepare traditional dishes for the event, which takes place at a significant mahogany...

Mogao Caves, located near Dunhuang, China, are a remarkable network of 492 temples that highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of the Silk Road. Founded by Buddhist monks, these caves feature stunning murals and statues...

The sacred cave temples. These subterranean sanctuaries, hewn from solid rock, served as places of worship, meditation, and monastic life for centuries. This video will explore the depths of these remarkable spaces, their unique...

Lyette Reback was an only child, but when she married her college love after only a few short months together, she knew she wanted a large family. Meet the Reback family -- complete with 15 kids!



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Angkor Wat, hidden in Cambodia's jungles for centuries, is a monumental temple complex surrounded by water-filled ditches, showcasing 1,700 artistic reliefs depicting Indian mythology and the god-like king Suryavarman II. Discovered in...

Levanto serves as the gateway to Cinque Terre, a cluster of five picturesque villages on Italy’s Ligurian coast, each offering unique charm and historical landmarks, from Monterosso Al Mare’s sandy beach to Vernazza’s natural harbor and...

Wari art, especially their colorful and detailed pottery, reflected both their religious beliefs and political power. Influenced by coastal cultures like the Nasca, Wari ceramics featured images of the staff deity, warriors, animals, and...

Over 200 years, British settlers successfully founded the Thirteen Colonies, driven by desires for religious freedom, self-governance, and economic opportunities.

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Explore the wooden Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, an ongoing masterpiece of ancient carving techniques since 1981.<br/>

Explore the history and impact of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, known as the Prohibition Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. Learn about the...

Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Plymouth Colony and how difficult life must have been for the early settlers like the Pilgrims and the Puritans.

Dr. Forrester tells story of William Penn, the father of the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Forrester talks about the variety of immigrants who have come to America and the various reasons they came. She then talks about the immigration center at Ellis Island.

Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...

This video delves into the thematic elements of fortune and political manipulation in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," exploring how characters interpret omens and prophecies within the political landscape of ancient Rome. It also examines...

Explore the wooden Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, an ongoing masterpiece of ancient carving techniques since 1981.

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...

Herman Melville's novel, "Moby Dick" opens with the line, "Call me Ishmael". We do not know whether this is actually the narrator's name or simply a nod to the biblical figure. Ishmael's elusiveness is contrasted with Captain Ahab's...

Five eminent historians give us a sense of both the excitement and frustration of life as a professional historian on the front lines of research. Featured are: Richard Janko (University of Michigan), Miri Rubin (QMUL), Darrin McMahon...

Dr. Forrester explains the basic factors influencing the choice to settle in a particular region and the forced resettlement of the Cherokee from their homeland.

In episode 75 of Supreme Court Briefs, a baker refuses to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, which leads to a big national debate between religious freedom and civil rights.

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This video explores five fun facts about Chichen Itza.