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Greece, Patmos Island
According to a legend in Greek mythology, the island's original name was "Letois", after the goddess and huntress of deer Artemis, daughter of Leto. It was believed that Patmos came into existence thanks to her divine intervention. The...
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Ramadan Explained
We recently saw the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Today, I'm going to give you a simple idea of what Ramadan is about, and what Muslims do to celebrate it.
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The Vatican's Secret Deal with China - Is The Catholic Church Being Paid to Stay Quiet? - TLDR News
In 2018 the Vatican and the Communist Party of China signed a deal ostensibly to try and make life easier for Chinese Catholics. Since then though it's been alleged that the Catholic Church has allowed the CCP to take over Catholocism in...
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Romania, Viscri Fortified Church
The Viscri fortified church is a Lutheran fortified church in Viscri Bra_ov County, in the Transylvania region of Romania. It was built by the ethnic German Transylvanian Saxon community at a time when the area belonged to the Kingdom of...
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Romania, Saschiz Fortified Church
The largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, Prejmer was built by Teutonic knights in 1212-1213. The church, built in a cross-like plan, was completed in 1225 and later adapted to the Cistercian style. The nave features...
Poetry Foundation
Faisal Mohyuddin reads “The Faces of the Holy”
Faisal Mohyuddin reads his poem, “The Faces of the Holy”.
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Romania, Prejmer Fortified Church
The largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, Prejmer (Tartlau in German)
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Romania, Biertan Fortified Church
Biertan was founded by Transylvanian Saxons in the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. It was allowed to organize a market, placing it in competition with Media_ and Mo_na; it was also the see of the Saxon Lutheran Church from 1572 to 1867....
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O Holy Night FUNNIEST VERSION EVER | Christmas Song for Kids | Barbie & Kinn GoggleChin
Barbie and Kinn singing O Holy Night is the FUNNIEST CHRISTMAS SONG VIDEO you will see this year. Barbie & Kinn love singing Christmas songs (Yes chins love to sing too) Chins especially love singing with Bella and Beans. Join Barbie &...
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Drugs and Poetry: Kubla Khan
Inspiration can be cruel, and artists often feel lost without it. And when it won't show up, which will happen, creative types turn to a myriad of restorative methods: running, isolation, reading, and, most infamously, drugs. But while...
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Israel, the Gospel trail in the Galilee
The Gospel Trail provides an opportunity for anyone on foot or mountain bike to enjoy the physical and spiritual experience of following in the footsteps of Jesus through the beautiful, historical landscape of the Galilee. The trail...
Learning Mole
Holi
This animated video class is all the Hindu festival of Holi.Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
The March of Time
1940: THE VATICAN: INT Office of 'Maestro di Camera Del Papa', w/ chamberlain talking papers from nuns, pilgrims. Man at desk passing out papers to waiting people. People leaving office.
MOT 1940: THE VATICAN: INT Office of 'Maestro di Camera Del Papa', w/ chamberlain talking papers from nuns, pilgrims. Man at desk passing out papers to waiting people. People leaving office.
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Dome of the Rock?
The Dome of the Rock is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and one of the most sacred buildings for Muslims today. But what is the Dome of the Rock? What is its history?
Economics Explained
The Weird and Wonderful Economy of Vatican City
This is Vatican city. The smallest widely recognized sovereign state in the world. This tiny nation exists entirely within these walls, but its influence is felt the world over.
Religion for Breakfast
Santa Muerte: The Folk Saint of Death
In this episode we examine the topic: Santa Muerte: The Folk Saint of Death
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Romania, Valea Viilor Fortified Church
Located in the Vineyards Valley, this fortified church was built in 1263 in gothic style and was enlarged and fortified in the 15th and 16th centuries by adding a range of 26-foot-tall and five-foot- wide walls. A unique element is the...
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Italy, Florence Baptistery
The present much larger Baptistry was built in Romanesque style around 1059, evidence of the growing economic and political importance of Florence. It was reconsecrated on 6 November 1059 by Pope Nicholas II, a Florentine. According to...
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Romania, Fortified Churches
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania are seven villages (six Saxon and one Szekely) founded by the Transylvanian Saxons. They are dominated by fortified churches and characterized by a...
Religion for Breakfast
YHWH had a Wife?
YHWH...the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, and you shall have no other gods before him. But did some ancient Israelites worship another god, Asherah? Archaeological evidence suggests that some Israelites may have believed YHWH...
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Peru, Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Around the mid-15th century, the Inca emperor Pachacuti conquered and razed Ollantaytambo; the town and the nearby region were incorporated into his personal estate.The emperor rebuilt the town with sumptuous constructions and undertook...
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Vatican City: History, Attractions, and Dining Options
In this video, we explore the fascinating city-state of Vatican City, also known as the Holy See. We delve into its history, starting with its independence from Italy in 1929. With a population of less than 1000, Vatican City is a...
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Italy, Florence - Santa Maria Maggiore Church
The church was originally constructed in the 11th century and underwent extensive renovations to the facade and sides in the 13th century. The interior was renewed by Gherardo Silvani in the early 17th century, possibly to an earlier...
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world's surface and 458 million...