Curated Video
Jerusalem - The Temple Mount or al-Haram al-Sherif
The Temple Mount or al-Haram al-Sherif, holy to both Jews and Muslims. According to the Bible, the Jewish Temples stood on the Temple Mount. According to Jewish tradition and scripture, the First Temple was built by King Solomon the son...
Religion for Breakfast
The Ancient Jerusalem Soundscape: They Experienced Life Differently
One day, I was trying to write my dissertation while sitting in my room in east Jerusalem. I was writing about ancient soundscapes...how the lack of ambient sounds in ancient cities would have made conversation and religious chants...
Religion for Breakfast
Pilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens?
Akko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and...
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Western Wall?
The Western Wall is one of the most iconic religious sites in the world. Tens of thousands of Jews travel there to pray. But what is the Western Wall?
Step Back History
Why Is There No Palestine?
After nearly 100 years, the Zionist movement had come full circle in 1948, declaring Israel an independent state. However, this was amidst chaos and claimed upon land that already had people living there. How do we get from this period...
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...
Epic History TV
First Crusade Part 1
Discover how the thirst for spiritual redemption, adventure and loot fuelled one of the most extraordinary military campaigns of medieval history, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099. Using animated maps and based on the...
Jabzy
First Crusade - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the First Crusade
Step Back History
Why Does Israel Exist?
Israel is at the heart of one of the most controversial conflicts in the world today. In part 1 of this two-part video, we look at the origins of the state of Israel, the ideas behind it, and the origins of their conflict with the...
Independent Producers
Hebrew: An Evolving Language
Modern Hebrew is one of the two official languages of Israel. But for 1,700 years it wasn't spoken. This radio story describes how new words are added to the Hebrew language today. It also explores the history of Hebrew, its decline over...
Jabzy
Second Crusade - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Second Crusade
Jabzy
Germany - Flag History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Germany's Flag History
Jabzy
Ireland and Zionism - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Ireland and Zionism
IT'S HISTORY
MASADA - The Last Bastion of the Zealots I IT'S HISTORY
Only 30 years after times described in the New Testament, the Jews sparked an uprising against Roman occupation.
The retaliation of the Roman Empire was merciless and the uprising was brutally suppressed. The last group of defending...
Next Animation Studio
Jerusalem experiences worst violence in years
Ongoing disorder and violence has spiralled into retaliatory rocket and air strikes by Israel and Palestinians.
The March of Time
Communal farming
MOT 1935: JERUSALEM: Guard gesturing outside walls of Jerusalem. WS Internationl YMCA building. Road crew breaking rocks w/ hammers. Dead Sea potash plant, people working. Orchestra giving outdoor performance for large seated crowd.
Curated Video
Eleanor of Aquitaine part 4: Annulment of Louis VII and Eleanor's Marriage
The marriage between Elearnor and Louis VII falls apart. Eleanor wants to join her uncle Raymond, Prince of Antioch's crusade to Aleppo while Louis wants to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Raymond is beheaded by Nur ad-Din and Eleanor...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 6: Countess of Anjou
Matilda reluctantly married Geoffrey of Anjou. He was much younger than Matilda and their marriage got off to a rocky start. However, at King Henry I's urging, they eventually reconciled and went on to have three sons. Although the King...
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?
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: West marches east
What happened in 1095? How are the crusades seen by those involved and those outside of it? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 6
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
What It's Like Inside the Dome of the Rock
In spring 2018, I got a special tour inside the Dome of the Rock. Here are my thoughts as I wandered around this sacred building.
Next Animation Studio
Archaeologists find evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem
Archaeologists may have unearthed evidence to confirm the Biblical account of Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians.