Learning Mole
Easter
This animated video class is all about Easter.Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Presents: The History of the Armenian Genocide
Overview of the history and controversy surrounding the Armenian Genocide.
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: Viewing the Ottoman as the other
Learn how the ideas of Christians and Muslims being divided influence our thinking of the Ottoman empire. What happened at the gates of Vienna? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 2
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: Interpretations of the Quran
Learn about the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how interpretations are very important? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4
Curated Video
The Genocidal Pope | The Life & Times of Innocent III
Leading his followers into war, then switching sides to fight the people he just helped win, leading one Crusade that accidentally destroyed Christian cities and another that did so intentionally, Pope Innocent III honestly did way more...
Ancient Lights Media
Lebanon
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Lebanon.
Religion for Breakfast
Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?
In this episode we examine the topic: Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?
Jabzy
Christians in Japan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Christians in Japan
Jabzy
Muscular Jews - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Muscular Jews
Jabzy
Missionaries in China - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Missionaries in China
Religion for Breakfast
How Did the Nicene Creed Form?
How Did the Nicene Creed Form? This famous statement of Christian orthodoxy is recited all over the world today. But it was actually composed in the 4th century during a theological controversy. What was this controversy? And what can it...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 2 Summary
Portia receives two wealthy suitors, Shylock’s servant quits, and Shylock’s daughter Jessica orchestrates an elaborate plan to steal her father’s money and elope with her boyfriend Lorenzo! How will Shylock react when he loses his wealth...
Religion for Breakfast
"Orthodoxy" versus "Heresy" in Ancient Christianity
You might have heard about the bunches of heresies that popped up in the early centuries of Christianity. But historians don't generally like using the term "heresy" to describe these groups. Is there a more historically neutral way to...
Barcroft Media
I Set Up My Own Devil Church
THE leader of one of America's most prominent devil-worshipping churches says he turned to Satan to help him cope with the guilt of killing a man in self-defence. Adam Daniels, 35, is the "dastur" - or high priest - of the Church of...
Step Back History
What is the Rastafarian Religion?
For years I have heard about the existence of Rastafari. Like many, I knew it was popular in Jamaica, had a special relationship with marijuana, and refers to something in Ethiopia. What I found was a simultaneously old and young...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play The Merchant of Venice. Watch the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras come to life and develop a deeper understanding of attitudes towards race and...
Religion for Breakfast
The Reason Why They Gave Jesus a Beard
Why do depictions of Jesus always seem to portray him with long hair and a full beard? The reason stretches back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. The first images of Jesus actually depict him as beardless, but by the 4th...
Religion for Breakfast
Did Emperor Decius Target Christians?
In the mid-3rd century CE, Emperor Decius ordered that everyone in the Roman Empire is to offer a sacrifice to the Roman gods. This caused a controversy among Christian communities as bunches of Christians refused to sacrifice and ended...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Theme of Mercy Revenge Justice
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexities of mercy, revenge and finding true justice. When is revenge ever justified? Can we trust the legal system to be fair? Does showing mercy achieve justice? Along...
Weird History
Life As A Medieval Soldier
When called to battle during the Middle Ages in Europe, soldiers expected to be surrounded by unpleasant, if not downright unspeakable, sights. Much like medieval executioners, medieval soldiers witnessed blood, carnage, and death on an...
Religion for Breakfast
Why did the Romans Persecute Christians?
It is common knowledge that the Romans killed Christians in the first few centuries of the new religion's history. But we don't often ask why. What was it about Christianity that made the Romans want to persecute it?
Religion for Breakfast
Jerusalem Syndrome: Real or Not?
Lots of people have heard of Jerusalem Syndrome...the phenomenon of tourists suddenly having religiously-themed psychotic episodes upon visiting Jerusalem. But is this a real mental condition?
Religion for Breakfast
How Did the New Testament Form?
In this episode we examine the topic: How Did the New Testament Form?