PBS
Why Do So Many Religions Have Headwear?
Hijabs, yarmulkes, habits, and dastars - why do so many religions have rules about hair? The practice of covering hair is common across many faiths, so today we're talking about various types of head coverings, their significance, and...
Poetry Foundation
Rainn Wilson reads “The City in Which I Love You”
Rainn Wilson reads Li-Young Lee's poem, “The City in Which I Love You”.
Science Sparks
Is it waterproof
Fun investigation to find out whether wood is waterproof. http://www.science-sparks.com/2015/03/22/is-wood-waterproof/
Amor Sciendi
Every Brush Stroke a Testimony
The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner is a vindication of culture and art in an oppressed population.
Press Association
Pro-choice campaigners call for total ban on silent prayer in abortion clinic protected zones
Silent prayer will not be automatically banned in new protected zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales coming into force on Thursday.
Instances will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, with police and prosecutors deciding...
Curated Video
Detroit splash pad shooter had mental health challenges: Police
A Michigan community is uniting after Michael William Nash, who struggled with mental health issues, opened fire at a Detroit suburb splash pad, injuring nine before being found dead by police.
Curated Video
Steve Schmidt's 2-Minute Warning: politics and religion
Scripps News political analyst Steve Schmidt weighs in on the role religion has in politics after a controversial moment in the Arizona Senate.
Press Association
Leo Varadkar speech highlights as he makes traditional visit by the Taoiseach to the White House
Highlights from a speech by Leo Varadkar as US President Joe Biden welcomes the Taoiseach to the White House for the traditional visit by the Irish premier before St Patrick's Day.
Press Association
Baitul Futuh Mosque holds the "Prayers for Peace" event
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community holds a special ‘Prayers for Peace’ event, bringing together communities in solidarity, to pray for the innocent victims of the conflict and to call for a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine.
Guests...
Press Association
Eid prayers held in Birmingham
Worshippers participate in Eid prayer at Green Lane Mosque in Small Heath, Birmingham.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with women praying
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Daytime at Sehwan Sharif, Sufi Shrine 1
Preparations are under way for the daily gathering of sufi fauthfuls at the Sehwan Sharif Shrine. Colour corrected
Bridgeman Arts
Daytime at Sehwan Sharif, Sufi Shrine
Preparations are under way for the daily gathering of sufi fauthfuls at the Sehwan Sharif Shrine
Curated Video
The Dalai Lama holds prayers for China
1. Various of Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and Tibet's Prime Minister-in-exile, Samdhong Rinpoche, arriving at Tsuglakhang temple
2. Wide of Dalai Lama praying inside temple with monks and Tibetan government-in-exile...
Curated Video
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in the Islamic holy city of Mecca took part in Friday prayers at its Grand Mosque.
HEADLINE : Raw Video: Thousands gather in Mecca for Hajj
CAPTION: Thousands of pilgrims gathered in the Islamic holy city of Mecca took part in Friday prayers at its Grand Mosque. (Nov. 4)
[Location - Date:MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA 4 NOVEMBER...
Curated Video
Lebanon - Northern city wakes up after twin car bomb attacks that killed 29 and injured hundreds / Aftermath of powerful car bomb blast that struck southern Beirut, killing 22
AP cover of aftermath of explosion that killed at least 14 and injured 200
Beirut - 15 Aug 2013
1. firemen spraying building with water
2. Rescue worker climbing ladder
3. pan from crowd in street to fire in shop
Aftermath of powerful...
Curated Video
Israeli police clashes with Palestinians outside the Al Aqsa mosque after prayers
Old city, Jerusalem
1. Wide of Temple Mount/Nobel Sanctuary showing golden roof of Dome of the Rock
2. Palestinian worshippers
3. Israeli security waiting at the Mughrabi Gate
Outside old city walls, Jerusalem
4. Pan from soldiers to...
Curated Video
Vatican - Resignation of Pope Benedict / Election of Pope Francis
Pope talks about resignation at Ash Wednesday mass, faithful react
Vatican - 13 Feb 2013
1. Wide of Pope putting ash on cardinals' heads during Ash Wednesday Mass
2. Wide of congregation applauding
3. Mid of Pope receiving...
Curated Video
Faithful travel to al-Aqsa mosque for prayers
Palestinian muslims from the West Bank and Jerusalem made their way to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City for prayers on Friday.It is the first Friday prayers there following the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The fasting...
Curated Video
Indian children pray for the safe return of trapped Thai boys
A group of primary school children in India gathered with banners and posters on Monday, to pray for the safe rescue of Thai boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave in northern Thailand.
Holding banners that...
Curated Video
Absentee funeral prayer in Morsi’s hometown
Dozens of people performed absentee funeral prayers for Egypt's first democratically elected president, Islamist leader Mohammed Morsi amid tight security in his hometown Adwa on Tuesday.
Curated Video
Tibet's spiritual leader visits ancient Jama Masjid mosque
1. Wide of Jama Masjid mosque
2. Dome and minaret of Jama Masjid
3. Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama climbing stairs of Jama Masjid accompanied by Muslim leaders
4. Cutaway of media at mosque
5. Dalai Lama wearing cap, being led...
Curated Video
ISRAEL: END OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN CELEBRATIONS
Arabic/Nat
In the Middle East and throughout the Islamic world, Muslims are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Many mark the day by gathering at the mosques and visiting cemeteries to commemorate their loved ones.
The...
Curated Video
Officials say 35 people are dead and dozens wounded after a bomb blast ripped through a Shiite mosque in southern Pakistan as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers. (Jan. 30)
A bomb blast ripped through a Shiite mosque in Pakistan just as worshippers were gathering for Friday prayers, killing 35 people and wounding dozens more, officials said.
The blast was the deadliest sectarian attack to hit the country in...