Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson. He explains why...

This week on Crash Course Mythology, Mike is teaching you about the archetypes that are often associated with male divinities. We're going to talk about Fathers & Sons, Kings & Judges, Saviors & Sages, Shamans, Tricksters, and Lords of...

After the Mauryan empire, the other state that came to dominate almost all of the Indian subcontinent was the Gupta empire of the 3rd through 6th centuries CE. This is viewed as India's golden age, or the height of its political power...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the Hindu beliefs about the soul and the significance of moksha. Key learning points: - According to the Hindu concept of dharma, the soul cannot be destroyed. - The soul enters a new living being upon death....

Robert J. Oppenheimer, born on April 22, 1904, is known as the father of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer was awarded a PhD in theoretical physics and was interested in the emerging field of quantum physics. As a scientist at the University...

Mahabharata Family Tree

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the Hindu religion.