"Ritual." We all think we know what it means...right? Ritual, though, is a lot more complicated than you think.

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...

For centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Rome: the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs. Here...

The basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano is a church in the Roman Forum, parts of which incorporate original Roman buildings. The circular building at the entrance onto the Forum was built in the early 4th century as a Roman temple, thought...

St. Paul's Cathedral in London was built in the wake of the great fire and was designed by a member of the Royal Society. It demonstrates the scientific values of the Early Englightenment.

Animal Sounds Songs - Songs by Kids Learning Videos!

This is a collection of our best Animal Sounds Songs! Children and kids love to hear the animal sounds songs and sing along with them. We here at Kids Learning Videos have been...

Do engineers have the power to change lives and make a positive difference in the world? This inspiring, award-winning documentary clearly shows the answer is a resounding “Yes!”



"Engineering a Difference" follows three...

The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...

18th Street and MS-13 gangs terrorise El Salvador, making it one of the most deadly places on earth. Leaving the gang is not easy—former gangsters face rejection from society and the threat of violence from other gang members and the...

How did life change for enslaved people as the American Civil War raged around them?

A video exploring what made John such an unpopular and unsuccessful king.

Antonello de Messina's St. Jerome in his study is a good entry point for the iconography of Saints and the its use to communicate abstract concepts. St. Jerome is a conflicted character, and the items around him help to communicate that.

Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and...

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bulgaria.

Discover how the Normans settled the land by building churches and monasteries and explains how the locals paid rent to the church which in turn paid taxes to the king.

Western values have been extraordinarily successful. Yet now, we seem on the backfoot unsure of ourselves and sometimes embarrassed at our own past. Beset with postmodern doubts, do we need to revive belief in the value and importance of...

Martin Luther wasn't the only one leading reformations in Europe. Today we look at what was going on in France - lead by reformer John Calvin, who had a very interesting view on music in the church.

What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2

The typical Italian Gothic building, the Cathedral of Florence, is dedicated to "Santa Maria del Fiore". The church was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (c1245-1302) who considerably enlarged the existing religious structure. Finished...

The Capuchin Crypt is a small space comprising several tiny chapels located beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini on the Via Veneto near Piazza Barberini in Rome, Italy. It contains the skeletal remains of...

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

This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...

In this episode we examine the topic: The Least Religious Countries in the World

Provides examples from several different faith communities who are leading in this space