Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Church of San Zaccaria
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
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
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tony Fusco - Teachers Make a Difference - Vivian Shipley
Tony Fusco, is a West Haven resident and was named Poet Laureate for the City of West Haven in April of 2019. and is also Co- President and Past-President of the CT Poetry Society. He has a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from...
Odd Quartet
Music History - Who Is Buried In Bach's Grave?
One of the great mysteries of classical music. We explore the death of Bach and try to piece together where his remains actually ended up after all these years.
Curated Video
Romania, Bucovina - Voronet Painted Monastery
Perhaps the most famous and stunning of the painted monasteries is Voronet (Vo ro nets), founded in 1487 by Stephen the Great to celebrate a victory over the Turks. Widely known throughout Europe as "the Sistine Chapel of the East" due...
Weird History
Why Do Babies Look Creepy In Medieval Art
Infants in medieval art all have one thing in common: They don't look like babies. Instead, they resemble miniature versions of middle-aged men, sometimes complete with receding hairlines and ripped muscles. Depictions of weird,...
60 Second Histories
Catherine of Aragon banished from court
This video covers what happened to Catherine of Aragon
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Children and unbelief, Part 1
What does unbelief look like in children? Is non-belief in God accompanied by a rejection of the supernatural? How much is unbelief transmitted to children and how much comes from their own analysis of the world? A History of Unbelief,...
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII breaks with Rome
Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope
Religion for Breakfast
Has Religion Surged During COVID-19 Pandemic?
In March 2020, Google searches for "prayer" surged to its highest level in 5 years. Presumably, more and more people are searching for answers about prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does this indicate a surge in religiosity as well?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Rational Expectations Inquisition
In part 4 of INET's interview with John Kay, he says that the similarities between the denial of contemporary economists and the Church's refusal to look at the data and empirical experiments of Galileo
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...
Curated Video
The Tulsa Race Massacre Explained
It was one of the deadliest terror attacks in US history. So why wasn’t the Tulsa Race Massacre properly taught in US schools until 2019?
Ancient Lights Media
Greenland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate, history and culture of Greenland.
Jabzy
Selling Your Wife - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Selling Your Wife
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A call to arms
What is of great concern and what can we see in the next few years? What is exciting about technology allowing communication among history lovers? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 7
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: The birth of something new
What happened around the time of all the confrontations between the Byzantine and Persian superpowers? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 5
Science360
How do engineers help people and society? Solar power project
A career in engineering is a great way to solve problems that help people, society, the environment and more. Join this group from Engineers Without Borders as they travel to Nicaragua to help bring the first electrical power to the town...
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce Plural Nouns: American English
How to pronounce plural nouns in American English. There are rules, and for once, no exceptions!! Watch this video to learn the 3 rules, and never mispronounce a plural again.
AllTime 10s
10 Secret Places You Are Forbidden From Visiting
Think the world is your oyster? Think again! From top secret HQ's to islands inhabited by deadly snakes, AllTime10's brings you 10 Secret Places You're Forbidden From Visiting.
The Economist
How powerful is the Catholic church?
The pope represents over one billion people, his government has a permanent presence at the United Nations and runs the oldest diplomatic service on earth. Could the Vatican City be home to the world's most influential government?
Weird History
How a Pirate Became the Pope
How did Baldassarre Cossa, the pirate pope, become the leader of the Catholic Church? From 1410-1415, Cossa reigned as Pope John XXIII, but he wasn't the only pope at the time. In fact, Cossa was one of three popes who struggled to rule...