TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The gory history of barber surgeons | Stephanie Honchell Smith
It’s a cold morning in 15th century France and you’re off to the barber for a shave and haircut. You hear the familiar sound of singing inside and eye a bowl of blood in the window. You grab a cup of ale and examine the array of teeth...
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TED-Ed: Michelle Brown: What is a butt tuba and why is it in medieval art?
A rabbit attempts to play a church organ, while a knight fights a giant snail and a naked man blows a trumpet with his rear end. These bizarre images, painted with squirrel-hair brushes on vellum or parchment by monks, nuns and urban...
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TED-Ed: Zen k_ans: unsolvable enigmas designed to break your brain - Puqun Li
How do we explain the unexplainable? This question has inspired numerous myths, religious practices and scientific inquiries. But Zen Buddhists practicing throughout China from the 9th to 13th century asked a different question - why do...
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TED-Ed: The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. -- In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a...
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TED-Ed: The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon | Iseult Gillespie
On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the outskirts of town in the hopes of finding some new customers, he heard a high-pitched yelp coming from the edge of...
Curated Video
Introduction to Munich
New ReviewRegarded as one of Germany's most traditional cities, Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is suffused with traditions, attitudes, and values foreigners usually associate with Germany. It is also one of Germany's most prosperous cities....
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China - Experience the Great Prayer Tibetan Buddhist Festival at Labrang Monastery
Labrang Monastery in Gansu Province, China, is a key site for Tibetan Buddhism, famous for its annual Lam Chen Mo, or Great Prayer Festival. Established in 1409, this two-week event features intense prayers, mantras, and vibrant cultural...
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Exploring the Religious Alms Giving Ceremony in Myanmar
The Giving Ceremony in Myanmar showcases a vibrant tradition where villagers donate food and essentials to monks and nuns. Beginning at dawn, families prepare traditional dishes for the event, which takes place at a significant mahogany...
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Noravank – Beautiful Historic Monastery in Armenia
Noravank Monastery, nestled in Armenia’s Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sevan, is a serene 13th-century spiritual and cultural center built by the Orbeljan family. Known for its elegant Surp Astvatsatsin Church, intricate sculptures, and...
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Norawank – Monastery of Splendour in Armenia
Norawank Monastery, located in the secluded Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sewan, is a stunning blend of natural beauty and spiritual architecture, built mostly in the 13th century by the Orbeljan Family. The elegant Surp Astvatsatsin...
Great Big Story
Monk Sauce, Father Richard Walz's habanero pepper sauce from Subiaco Abbey
Meet Father Richard Walz, a monk producing habanero pepper sauce at Subiaco Abbey, blending simple life with a spicy twist.
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Meteora, Where architecture meets nature in Greece
Explore the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries, architectural marvels perched atop Greece's towering cliffs, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Lindisfarne Gospels and the Legacy of Saint Cuthbert
The Christian heritage of Lindisfarne dates back nearly 1,400 years, beginning with the construction of a monastery in AD 635. This site, most closely associated with Saint Cuthbert, became a significant religious center, and it was here...
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Monk Sauce, Father Richard Walz's Habanero Pepper Sauce from Subiaco Abbey
Meet Father Richard Walz, a monk producing habanero pepper sauce at Subiaco Abbey, blending simple life with a spicy twist.
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.4 Word Nerd: “pittance”
This video explores the etymology of "pittance," from its Latin origins related to piety to its medieval use denoting monks' food allowances. It details how the word evolved to mean a small amount and discusses its ironic use in...
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Ascend the Greek Sanctuaries in the Sky
Experience the breathtaking union of nature and architecture in the divine Greek monasteries of Meteora. Perched on rock pillars 1300 feet above ground, these Greek Orthodox monasteries were constructed from the 14th to the 16th...
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Meteora, Where architecture meets nature in Greece
Explore the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries, architectural marvels perched atop Greece's towering cliffs, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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I WONDER - What Do Buddhist Monks Do?
This video is answering the question of what do Buddhist monks do.
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Italy, Rome - The Capuchin Crypt (Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuchini)
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...
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Bhutan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bhutan.
Religion for Breakfast
The Gnostic Gospels: Were They Illegal?
A common theory is that the Nag Hammadi Library, a collection of Gnostic texts, were an illegal stash of books hidden from Orthodox Christian authorities. But recent scholarship has called this theory into question. Were the Gnostic...
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The Cultural Significance of Bulgur
This video explores the historical significance and cultural impact of bulgur, a grain commonly used in Armenian and Turkish cuisine. From its origins as a form of currency in ancient times to its incorporation into French and Armenian...