Curated Video
The Secular Enlightenment
Historian Margaret Jacob (UCLA) gives us a first-hand account of what's going through the mind of an experienced historian as she tackles the complex question of secularization in the Enlightenment from a variety of innovative perspectives.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Ancient Roman Religion
This video explores five fun facts about ancient Roman religion.
Jack Rackam
What did Confucius Actually Do? | The Life & Times of Confucius
Love weird and wacky history? So Confucianism is sort of a big deal, it's been the guiding principle of one of the largest empires on the planet for some 2000 years, but when was the last time you heard anything about Confucius himself?...
Curated Video
Going Places: Maximizing Goal Achievement Part 2
In Part 2, the focus shifts to goal achievement. The host explains the two types of goals: result goals and ritual goals. Result goals are the desired outcomes or achievements, while ritual goals are the habits or behaviors that support...
Religion for Breakfast
What is Tibetan Buddhism?
Tibetan Buddhism is a unique expression of Buddhism that has developed over centuries in the high Himalayan region of Tibet and the surrounding areas. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, is perhaps the most...
Religion for Breakfast
What is Ritual?
"Ritual." We all think we know what it means...right? Ritual, though, is a lot more complicated than you think.
Religion for Breakfast
Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it?
When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?
Religion for Breakfast
Religious Practice Precedes Religious Belief?
"Religion is a belief system" is a common definition that I've seen around. However, I see this definition as obscuring other important dimensions of religion beyond the interior thought processes of religious adherents.
Religion for Breakfast
Is Animal Sacrifice Legal in the USA?
We always think of animal sacrifice as an ancient ritual, but many people still practice it today. This sparked some controversy in Florida in the late 1980s, leading to a landmark Supreme Court decision in Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v....
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: A Path to Sustainable Water and Environmental Rehabilitation
This video highlights the efforts being made in Indonesia to restore and rehabilitate the Citarum River and its surrounding ecosystem. Through the planting of vetiver plants and mangrove trees, the quality of water and soil is being...
Mediacorp
Challenges in Meeting Growing Food Demand in Indonesia
This video highlights the challenges faced by Indonesian farmers in meeting the country's growing food demand. It discusses the transition from traditional organic farming practices to modern commercial rice farms and the consequences of...
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: Indonesia's Battle with Water Pollution
This video highlights the devastating effects of urbanization and industrialization on the Citarum River in Indonesia. Activist Danny Rezando and his NGO are fighting to save the river and raise awareness about the toxic water, which is...
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: Characteristics of the Citarum River
This video explores the importance of rivers in Indonesia, focusing on the Citarum River in West Java. It highlights the traditional practices and rituals of the Sundanese people, who have relied on the river for sustenance and...
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: The Environmental Impact of Industrialization
This video highlights the environmental degradation caused by the rapid industrialization in Majalaya, a city in West Java. This video sheds light on the urgent need for stricter environmental laws and responsible industrial practices....
Next Animation Studio
Horrific Viking ‘Blood Eagle’ ritual was anatomically possible, according to new study
A Viking ritual dismissed as a legend due to lack of archaeological evidence is anatomically possible, according to a Journal of the Medieval Academy of America study.
Religion for Breakfast
What is Yom Kippur?
In this episode we examine the topic: What is Yom Kippur?
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: A Nature-inspired Solution to Man-made Pollution
This video discusses the operation that aims to restore the Citarum River through the planting of trees. The project addresses man-made problems that have turned the river into one of the dirtiest in the world. With the help of...
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: Operation Citarum Harum
This video highlights the efforts of activists in Indonesia, particularly the youth, in tackling waste and pollution issues. The video emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts between military commanders, local government...
Curated Video
The Art and History of Body Piercing
Piercings are one of the most common forms of body modification. The process involves puncturing or cutting body tissue to insert ornamental pieces. This art and cultural practice dates back at least 5000 years. Discover different...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Aaron Caycedo-Kimura "Ritual"
Aaron Caycedo-Kimura is a poet, visual artist, and cartoonist. His poetry appears or is forthcoming in Beloit Poetry Journal, Poet Lore, DMQ Review, Tule Review, THINK Journal, Louisiana Literature, Naugatuck River Review, and elsewhere....
Religion for Breakfast
What Does it Mean to Be Religious?
Many define "religion" as a "belief system." But religion encompasses a lot more than "belief" and "doctrine." In fact, many religions don't emphasize personal faith much at all. For many people, their religious identity is derived...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Van Hartmann - Teachers Make a Difference - Thomas Stumpf
Van Hartmann teaches English at Manhattanville College. He received an undergraduate degree in history from Stanford University and a doctorate in English from UNC at Chapel Hill. His poetry has appeared in numerous journals. His first...
Curated Video
Confucius, 5th Century BC
Watch the story behind the most influential individual in human history ‘Confucius’ the legendary thinker and symbol of Chinese Culture. Discover the philosphy of Confucius, who had one aim to create Wisdom and spread the moral practise...