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TED-Ed: The paradox at the heart of mathematics: Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem | Marcus du Sautoy
Consider the following sentence: "This statement is false." Is that true? If so, that would make the statement false. But if it's false, then the statement is true. This sentence creates an unsolvable paradox; if it's not true and it's...
PBS
How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
By some accounts, she’s hideously mutilated but in others she is beautiful but bloody—more commonly though—every aspect of her appearance is vague. There’s even versions where she was a witch burned at the stake in Salem. In some...
Religion for Breakfast
The History of Hell
Hell is well-known in popular culture and is a widespread belief among Christian communities today. But where did this doctrine come from? Jewish apocalyptic literature from the 2nd Temple period reveals the idea was evolving even before...
PBS
Death, Personified (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)! | PBS Digital Studios
Death as a character reveals how we process one of life’s greatest mysteries, and there’s a lot more breadth to how the grim reaper is depicted than you might think. It's Lit! is part of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a eight-part series that...
Religion for Breakfast
666: What Does It REALLY Mean?
666. The Devil's Number. The Mark of the Beast. But what does it REALLY mean? It actually is a secret code...
Religion for Breakfast
The Book of Enoch Explained
In this episode we examine the topic: The Book of Enoch Explained
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The Quran and Islamic power
Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Who Are They & What Do They Represent?
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the stories and ideas behind the four horsemen of the apocalypse
Curated Video
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...
Religion for Breakfast
How Did the New Testament Form?
In this episode we examine the topic: How Did the New Testament Form?
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A man preparing Indian bread in a open old oven during Ramadan
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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People enjoying sweet desserts at the food street of Old Delhi, right across gate no. 1 of Jama Masjid
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Gathering of Muslim devotees at the Jama Masjid after the Sehri meal during the holy month at the local mosque
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Various street vendors selling Sevai, India vermicelli, a dry snack especially popular during the Ramadan outside Jama Masjid in Old Delhi
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Special butter chicken tikka food stall at Old Delhi
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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The famous Khan omelette corner is a favourite hangout during Ramadan for people after breaking their fast
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Freshly prepared chicken tikka kebabs being prepared on a open coal grill in the streets of Old Delhi, Near Jama Masjid, for Muslims after breaking their fast
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Crowd of people are seen coming out from Jama Masjid after offering namaz, prayers, on occasion of Ramadan
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Various street vendors in Old Delhi during the month of Ramadan
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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First prayers of the day at the Jama Masjid during the holy month of Ramazan
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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Devotees gathering in numbers under the main dome of Jama Masjid, main mosque in Delhi for their post Sehri prayers
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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People performing the ritual washing, also known as Wudu or Wudhu, in preparation for formal prayers during the holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid mosque
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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An egg omelette being cooking in a pan at a food stall in Old Delhi, late in night
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...
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A popular street vendor prepares different types of eggs in a pan with an open flame for his customers during Ramadan
Ramadan (Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This...