History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Non-believers in the middle ages, Part 1
Were there Atheists in the middle ages? What does a non-believer in the middle ages, not believe in? What effect did ancient Greece and Rome have on non-belief in the middle ages? A History of Unbelief, Part 3
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Wars Of Religion
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
TLDR News
The Vatican's Secret Deal with China - Is The Catholic Church Being Paid to Stay Quiet? - TLDR News
In 2018 the Vatican and the Communist Party of China signed a deal ostensibly to try and make life easier for Chinese Catholics. Since then though it's been alleged that the Catholic Church has allowed the CCP to take over Catholocism in...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - John Calvin
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - Ulrich Zwingli
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Early Church
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Intelligence Squared
Stephen Fry: The Catholic church are obsessed with sex
Stephen Fry speaks against the motion 'The Catholic Church is a Force for Good '.
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 14: Queen Mary Intends to Pardon Jane
Due to their family connection and Jane's young age, Queen Mary reiterates her intent to pardon Jane as she goes on trial and is sentenced to be burned at the stake. The Grey family chases all leads to help Jane's cause. Henry Grey even...
Curated Video
Lady Katherine Grey part 1: The Aftermath of Lady Jane Grey's Execution
This video delves into the aftermath of the execution of Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guilford Dudley. It follows the story of Lady Jane's family, specifically her sisters Katherine and Mary, as they navigate the consequences of their...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 9: Jane's Supporters Turn Against Her
Support for Queen Jane was low, even among Protestants. Members of her council slipped quietly out of the castle. Her sister's father-in-law, the Early of Pembroke went so far as to seek an anullment for his son's marriage to distance...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 16: a Protestant Martyr
The young Lady Jane and Lord Guildford are beheaded. Mary attempts to convert Jane to Catholicism before hear death, but Jane refuses. Her deep and outspoken commitment to her protestant faith preserved Jane's legacy as a martyr for...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 15: Wyatt's Rebellion
During the mid-1500s, England was caught in a theological battle between Protestants and Catholics. While Jane and the Greys were dependant on the Catholic Queen Mary to spare their lives, they were simultaneously plotting to preserve...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 5: The End of an Era
In the final part of this series, we examine the end of Queen Mary I's reign. See how her decision to punish heretics through burning at the stake led to her infamy and the hardening of Protestant feelings towards her. Learn about the...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 10: Queen Jane's Rule Comes to an End
Jane's father, Henry Grey, declares his support for Princess Mary, then informs Jane that her short rule is ending. Jane and her parents hope to cast the blame on only the Duke of Northumberland and his family. This seems increasingly...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 8: Princess Mary and Lady Jane Prepare for War
Jane condemns Princess Mary's religion, Catholicism, but knows that this alone will not be enough. She sends an army to capture Mary and encourage people to join their cause in towns along the way. They soon find, however, that towns are...
Curated Video
Elizabeth I of England part 4: Religious Tolerance and Choosing a Successor
Calming the tension between Protestants and Catholics was important to Elizabeth I of England. She re-instituted the Church of England as the country's chosen church but repealed strict heresy laws and permitted people to practice...
Curated Video
Lady Jane Grey part 13: the Duke of Northumberland is Beheaded
Queen Mary arrives in London. John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland goes on trial. Ironically, most of the people deciding his fate had also originally pledged allegiance to Jane. Though he is spared being drawn and quartered, the Duke of...
The Guardian
Meet the people fighting to keep Ireland's abortion ban
Many Irish people see the abortion referendum as a crossroads. Ireland could say yes and turn towards the liberal values of the EU, while a no vote would defend its Catholic conservatism. Phoebe Greenwood went to Limerick to meet voters...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Humanist Movement
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Religion for Breakfast
The Origin of Christian Saints
In this episode we examine the topic: The Origin of Christian Saints
Step Back History
Who is Baron Samedi?
The mysterious loa of death Baron Samedi holds a pivotal role in the religious life of Haitian Vodouists. Let's meet and explore this curious figure.
Amor Sciendi
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa: Baroque
We discuss the Ecstasy of St. Teresa by Bernini and Baroque art in general. Many religions outlaw religious imagery; this, hopefully explains why Catholicism doesn't.
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Counter Reformation
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Impact of the Mission System on Indigenous People in California
This video explores the impact of the mission system in California, focusing on the experiences of indigenous people. It discusses the forced labor, captivity, and cultural suppression that occurred as a result of Spanish colonization....