Æthelstan, Aethelstan, or Athelstan as I think it's pronounced. Quite a lot of political intrigue going on before William, as it turns out. Wish I could've touched on that "Great Heathen Army" I keep hearing about. But seriously, this...

Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, is a Christian holiday celebrated differently in various regions around the world. Learn about the customs, clothing, and the intricate carpets that mark the events in Sevilla, Spain and Antigua,...

Phobia expert Dr. Donald Dossey claims as many as 21 million Americans suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th). So how did this superstition come about? The short answer is we don’t really know, but there some...

An explanation of BC and AD as well as BCE and CE and the reasons they are used.

This video provides an overview of the history and development of Christianity, from the life and teachings of Jesus to the present day. It covers important events and figures, such as the Council of Nicaea, the split between Catholicism...

During the mid-19th century in China, a series of revolts against the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) raged, devastating the landscape and claiming millions of lives. The Nian Rebellion (1851-1869) in the east and north of China had ties to a...

Jesus' name in Hebrew was "Yeshua" which translates to English as Joshua. So how did we get the name "Jesus"? And is "Christ" a last name? Watch the episode to find out!

For many people around the world, December 25th means Christmas, a time to gather with family and friends. For Christians, this date commemorates the birth of Christ. What are the cultural and religious origins of Christmas customs like...

Imagine a world without the Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty or The Colosseum' Well, that's a world that almost existed. Alltime 10s brings you 10 stories of how close we came to losing some of the planet's most iconic tourist...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Forgotten Prophet