TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why were there three popes at the same time? | Joëlle Rollo-Koster
For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 14th century, Catholics found themselves with not one, not two, but three popes. Where did this plethora...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition | Kayla Wolf
In 1478, Pope Sixtus IV issued a decree authorizing the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to root out heresy in the Spanish kingdoms. The inquisition quickly turned its attention to ridding the region of people who were not part...
Crash Course
Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History
When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide...
Curated Video
Episode 5: Baptists & Methodists | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Episode 5: Baptists & Methodists | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Great Big Story
The Mezquita of Córdoba, A monument to cultural harmony
Discover the Mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, a UNESCO site blending Islamic and Christian traditions in a testament to centuries of religious tolerance.
Curated Video
The Early Life and Upbringing of Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes, born in York around 1570, had a Protestant father and Catholic mother. His father died when Guy was a child and he came to identify strongly with the Catholic side of his family, which was increased by his education at a...
Great Big Story
The Mezquita of Córdoba, A Monument to Cultural Harmony
Discover the Mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, a UNESCO site blending Islamic and Christian traditions in a testament to centuries of religious tolerance.
Jabzy
The Time a Black Baseball Team beat the Ku Klux Klan
The Time a Black Baseball Team beat the Ku Klux Klan
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Irish identity and Catholicism, Part 1
Why is Catholicism so entrenched in Ireland? Is there still a link between Catholicism and Irish identity? Is Irish Atheism about a lack of practice or core lack of belief? A History of Unbelief, Part 5
Sustainable Business Consulting
Sustainable Finance and the Faith Community
Provides examples from several different faith communities who are leading in this space
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - The Spanish Missions And Native American Slavery
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. Colonization Of North America The First Settlement. This video looks at the Spanish attempts at spreading Catholicism...
WYPR
Lord Baltimore and Maryland
More than 350 years ago, the colony of Maryland was founded in the United States by George Calvert and his son Cecil. It was the first and only colony established with religious freedom for Catholics, and was named for the wife of King...
TLDR News
Will Brexit Lead to a United Ireland? Why 42% of Northern Ireland Support Leaving the UK - TLDR News
Polling over the last few years has shown a significant shift in support for Northern Irish Independence and a United Ireland. There's a number of factors behind this change, so in this video we unpack the different attitudes toward the...
Weird History
What Happened After The Great London Fire Of 1666
On September 2, 1666, 80% of medieval London burned to the ground in the largest fire in the city's history. The fire raged for more than three days, consuming huge swaths of the city, but the Great Fire of London story often leaves out...
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...
Jabzy
Violence in Northern Ireland - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Violence in Northern Ireland
Step Back History
The Holy Foreskin of Jesus Christ
I won’t mince words, the title speaks for itself. I’m going to tell you the story of the holiest foreskin in Christianity. This is the legend of the holy prepuce, the holy hood of Jesus Christ.
Jabzy
Irish Rebellion of 1798 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Irish Rebellion of 1798
Jabzy
Irish War of Independence - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Irish War of Independence
Religion for Breakfast
Can Your Religion Predict Your Politics?
A recent study analyzed 130,000 religious leaders in the United States, mostly from Christian and Jewish denominations. The researchers compared their voting registration with their denominations, trying to find trends in each...
Amor Sciendi
In Enemy Territory: the Story of Artemisia
The story of Judith and Holofernes has an interesting reputation, and it's best explored through the work of Artemisia Genteleschi.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - Colonization Of Florida
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the colonization of Florida by different European powers. Colonization Of North America The First...
Press Association
‘Collective national shame’ over abuse at schools, Harris says
There should be a “collective sense of national shame” over historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders, the Taoiseach has said.
Simon Harris also said religious institutions and organisations “must also contribute to...
British Movietone
BELGIAN RIOTS
Many thousands of Belgians took part in the recent demonstrations against the Government who plan to cut subsidies to Catholic schools. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...