Historian and classicist Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (Cambridge) highlights the dangers of trying to infer details of the past based upon contemporary archaeological research that could well be much more incomplete than we imagine.

In this video, the teacher explains the various reasons behind the unusual plurals in the English language. They discuss the historical origins of plurals, such as old English practices and borrowing from Latin and Greek. The video also...

Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of Science Education at the Center for Health...

In this episode we examine the topic: The Origins of the Jesus Fish

This video explores the history and significance of Indonesia's constitution, particularly the principles of Pancasila. The video also addresses the growing influence of Islamic conservatives and the potential impact of proposed changes...

666. The Devil's Number. The Mark of the Beast. But what does it REALLY mean? It actually is a secret code...

A Susie Story about the origin of the word: Accommodation.

Hip hop is more than just music and fashion. It is a cultural movement that originated in the Black/African American and Latino communities of New York in the 1970s. With its four main focus areas of rap music, DJing, b-boying...

This video explores the diverse and complex nature of Islam in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world. The video also delves into a province governed by Sharia law, where strict enforcement and punishment, including public...

Learn from the polygamist's wives, how they accepted polygamy and how they get along.<br/>
Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 7/8

At first, listen to how local graffiti artist balance expression and dissent. Then, learn about how the Sharia police has helped the community.<br/>
Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 3/8

In this video, the reporter explores the topic of polygamy in Indonesia, where Sharia law allows men to marry up to four women. The reporter interviews a polygamist who openly embraces his lifestyle, and discusses the controversy...

In 1982 at the age of just 22 years old, Jean-Michel Basquiat would produce this painting. A powerful and dazzling image that mixes text, colour, symbolism and mark-making in a raw and uncensored explosion.



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Ride along and see how an all female squad looks out for activities against Sharia law.<br/>
Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 2/8

English is a tricky language, often the pronunciation gives no clue to the correct spelling. In today's lesson, you will learn how to avoid the top 25 most common spelling mistakes in English, that even natives make.

This video explores the mystical Islamic practices in Jogjakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. It highlights the syncretism of beliefs, including Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, and animist, within the Kujawa version of Islam.

Deciphering...

This video discusses a concerned group that focuses on criticizing and opposing the gay community, criminalizing sex outside of marriage, and imposing their own moral values on Indonesian society. It highlights the importance of...

In 1970s New York, 16-year-old Jamaican immigrant Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) used his trusty turntables to loop funk records and bring the beat. In the process he helped create one of America's true art forms: hip hop.

Do you see Graffiti or Street Art? Explore the "pioneering era" of graffiti that took place during the years 1969 through 1974, as well as its enduring appeal today.