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France responds to latest terror attack
President François Hollande defiant as ISIS claims responsibility for killing of Catholic priest
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How to Make a Day of the Dead Altar
Howcast -A blending of pre-Columbian and Catholic traditions, Day of the Dead altars are tributes to deceased loved ones. You can construct an altar to celebrate the life of someone you lost.
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How to Say the "Act Of Contrition"
When a Catholic finishes confessing, a priest often assigns a penance that includes an "Act of Contrition." Ever wonder what this "Act" would require of you?
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31 Year Old Honors Late Mother’s Wish By Having His Bar Mitzvah
When Matthew Jurgens' mother passed away when he was only two years old, her last request from Rabbi Pearl was for her son to have his Bar Mitzvah. As time went by, and Matthew's father remarried, he was instead baptized into the...
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How This Mom Turns Tragedy Into A Lifesaving Mission
November 9th, 2002 changed Heidi Johnson's life forever. After a tragic accident that killed her mother and left her father hospitalized for weeks, Heidi realized she had a greater calling. "You don't just wake up one day and start a...
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Churchgoers in Toronto pray for Pope's recovery
People attending mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto on Sunday expressed well-wishes for the ailing Pope Francis and reflected on the pontiff's impact. Francis remains in critical condition at a Rome hospital with...
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Episode 2: Roman Catholics & Eastern Orthodox | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Episode 2: Roman Catholics & Eastern Orthodox | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
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Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 2: The Prophets
Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 2: The Prophets
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Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot For Kids
Learn about the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November and Guy Fawkes, one of the plotters who helped plan the attack on the British Parliament.
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The Early Life and Upbringing of Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes, born in York around 1570, had a Protestant father and Catholic mother. His father died when Guy was a child and he came to identify strongly with the Catholic side of his family, which was increased by his education at a...
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Differences Between the Colonies
The 13 colonies were all part of the British Empire, but they had many differences, from colonists' views on religious freedom to how they educated their children.
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How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...
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The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
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Driving Through France During Lockdown with Mariam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes and her crew make a stop in France to visit a friend before continuing on their roadtrip from Italy to London. As the adventure continues, Margolyes shares her thoughts on the royal family, the current COVID wave, and...
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Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal discovers the similarities and differences between Spain and Portugal.
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Understanding American Religiosity
Historian David Hollinger (UC Berkeley) gives his perspective on why the United States appears to be internationally unique in its contemporary attitude towards religion.
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The Evolution of Coronation Oaths in Great Britain
This video explores the history of coronations in Scotland and England, highlighting key moments such as the union between the two countries. It discusses the changes in coronation rituals, oaths, and languages used, showcasing how these...
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Portugal’s Influence on Brazil
Portugal’s Influence on Brazil explores the influence of Portugal on Brazil and the differences in history and culture.
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Operation Pedro Pan
Operation Pedro Pan saw more than 14,000 children escape Communist Cuba for a new life in the United States. But for many, their troubles were only just starting.
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A United Ireland? - John Talks
Let me know what you think about the prospect of a United Ireland.
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How the Dance Floor Changed Feudalism Forever | The Life & Times of Louis XIV
Feudalism was dying. In the age of globe-spanning colonial empires, commercial printing, and the scientific revolution, the idea of a state held together by a myriad of personal arrangements between ruler and nobility was beginning to...
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Facial Reconstructions from her Death Mask & History Documentary | Royalty Now
Timestamps: 0:00 Early Life 3:02 Time in France 9:18 English Succession Crisis 11:02 Lord Darnley 15:13 Second Marriage & Abdication 19:41 Imprisonment in England 21:40 The Babington Plot 22:52 Trial & Execution 24:15 Death Mask Brought...
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Queen Nzinga part 8: Later Years and Legacy
In her later years, Nzinga focused less on military training and more on education in her lands. This video delves into the complexities of her legacy, as she ruled with violence and advanced the slave trade in the area but also...