60 Second Histories
Dissolution of the Monasteries – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries
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Lindisfarne a monk's view - part 2
This video is part two of the eye witness account of the raid on the Lindisfarne monastery; thankfully the Vikings never destroyed the Lindisfarne Gospels which still exist today.
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Henry VIII, supreme head of the Church of England
Henry VIII describes his split with Rome and his view on the Reformation
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Dissolution of the Monasteries - part 2
Thomas Cromwell talks about the beginning of the closure of the smaller monasteries and convents
60 Second Histories
Lindisfarne a monk's view - part 1
This short video is part one of an eye-witness account, by a monk, of the savage attack on St Cuthbert's church on the Holy Island, Lindisfarne in 793AD.
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Destruction of the monasteries
Thomas Cromwell explains what happened to the churches and religious houses after the Pilgrimage of Grace.
60 Second Histories
Lindisfarne a Viking's view - part 1
A Viking gives his own account of the raid on Lindisfarne monastery, explaining how they had watched and planned their raid. (Part 1)
Curated Video
Songkran: The Water Festival of Unity, Purification, and Fun
The video describes the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand, a national holiday and traditional New Year celebration that involves water fights, pouring water on Buddha images, and paying respect to elders. It marks the start of summer...
Jabzy
The Great Silk Heist - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Great Silk Heist
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Italy, Venice - San Giorgio Maggiore church
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.
Religion for Breakfast
Buddhism and Shinto Explained: A Complicated History
In this episode we examine the topic: Buddhism and Shinto Explained: A Complicated History
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Toypurina: Rebelling Against the Mission System
Toypurina, a Tongva woman who led a rebellion against a Spanish mission in Alta California.
60 Second Histories
Lindisfarne a Viking's view - part 2
Part two of a Viking warrior's account of the raid on Lindisfarne monastery. He describes how violent the Vikings were towards the monks and explains how they took some monks as slaves as well as all the treasure and valuables they could...
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Nepal Supreme court: Nudity in devotion is not obscenity
New ReviewThe Nepal Supreme Court has refused to bar Naga Sadhus (naked ascetic monks) from entering the Pashupatinath and other Shiva temples, ruling that nudity in the name of religion cannot be regarded as obscene.
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Cambodia: Monks, Citizens Honour Fallen Soldiers in Ceremony | Over 1000 Monks Rally to Pay Tribute
New ReviewIn a powerful tribute, over 1,000 monks and citizens gathered in Cambodia to honor fallen soldiers. The ceremony highlighted national unity, remembrance, and respect for those who served.
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Over 1,000 Buddhist monks honor Cambodia’s fallen soldiers in solemn ceremony
New ReviewMore than 1,000 Buddhist monks and laypeople gathered in Cambodia to pay tribute to fallen soldiers in a deeply spiritual and symbolic ceremony. The event reflected the country’s gratitude and reverence for those who gave their lives in...
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Dozens of frozen tiger cubs discovered in Thai temple
Authorities in Thailand make a grim discovery at a Buddhist temple.
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Thailand police arrest 30-year-old Wilawan Emsawat near Bangkok
In a rather bizarre arrest made by Thailand police, a woman has been arrested for seducing, blackmailing, and trapping a string of Buddhist monks. Watch in for more details!
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Myanmar ramps up violent crackdown on anti-coup protesters
Security forces deploy rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades in Yangon, signalling growing intolerance of anti-coup protests.
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Myanmar military warns of ‘action’ as protests grow
Thousands take to streets across Myanmar for third day as activists urge workers to stage a general strike and ‘tear down military dictatorship’.
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Why there might soon be two Dalai Lamas | About That
A power struggle over the Dalai Lama's succession could mean a future with two: one backed by China; the other by Tibetan monks. Andrew Chang explains.
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Thousands celebrate and pay tribute to the Dalai Lama as the global symbol turns 90
The birthday party capped a week of celebrations, during which the Nobel Peace Prize winner said he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role.