TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the penniless pilgrim riddle? - Daniel Finkel
After months of travel, you've arrived at Duonia, home to the famous temple that's the destination of your pilgrimage. The walk from the welcome center to the temple isn't a long one ... but there's a problem. Can you outsmart the city's...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie
A portly Miller, barely able to sit on his horse, rambles on about the flighty wife of a crotchety old carpenter and the scholar she takes as her lover. This might sound like a bawdy joke, but it's part of one of the most esteemed works...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is meningitis so dangerous? - Melvin Sanicas
In 1987, thousands of people gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. But what started out as a celebration led to a worldwide health crisis: more than 2,000 cases of meningitis broke out, spreading across Saudi Arabia...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived - Jessica Smith
Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire...
Great Big Story
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, A Journey Through Devotion and Architecture
Discover the grandeur of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a pinnacle of Dravidian architecture and a key pilgrimage site in southern India.
Great Big Story
The Oldest Tattooing Family in the World
Discover the ancient art of pilgrimage tattoos in the Holy Land, passed down through generations and embraced by travelers worldwide.
Curated Video
Cuba Permaculture Pilgrimage - Peregrinaje de Permacultura en Cuba
En Espanol and English. Come along with the International Permaculture Convergence in Cuba in late 2013 and witness the experience through the lens of Andrew Millison. Acompáñanos a la Convergencia Internacional de Permacultura que se...
Jabzy
Tales from the Strangest Crusade | People's Crusade, Holy Land
Tales from the Strangest Crusade | People's Crusade, Holy Land
Curated Video
Vietnam, Cadoaism Religion
Dao Cao Dai (Caodaism in English) is the third largest religion in Viet Nam, after Buddhism and Roman Catholicism. "Cao" means "high"; "Dai" means "palace". Caodai refers to the supreme palace where God reigns -- that is the Kingdom of...
Religion for Breakfast
Modern Paganism and Modern Pilgrimage in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a small city in Massachusetts, most famous for being the site of the Salem Witch Trials. Because of this dubious history, Salem has become a hub for New Religious Movements. Tens of thousands of people travel there in October...
Religion for Breakfast
Pilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens?
Akko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and...
Curated Video
Greece, Patmos Island
According to a legend in Greek mythology, the island's original name was "Letois", after the goddess and huntress of deer Artemis, daughter of Leto. It was believed that Patmos came into existence thanks to her divine intervention. The...
Espresso Media
Faith and Encounter: Amidst Pilgrims and the Taliban
Accompany journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh and Ullah as they visit the village of Khaveh, where a unique scene unfolds as pilgrims pray alongside members of the Taliban without conflict. Witness this intermingling of faiths and discover the...
Jabzy
Soviets on the Hajj - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Soviets on the Hajj
60 Second Histories
Pilgrimage of Grace - part 2
Thomas Cromwell gives a brief description of the riots in the north and retribution
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies in the recesses of Rila Mountain, between Rilska and Drushlyavitsa Rivers, at 1147 m above mean sea level. It is located about...
60 Second Histories
Pilgrimage of Grace – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace
Religion for Breakfast
The Most Painful Religious Rituals
In this episode we examine the topic: The Most Painful Religious Rituals
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Hajj?
Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this pilgrimage entail?
Hip Hughes History
Islam Explained: Religions in Global History
What do Muslims believe? What are the basic beliefs of Islam? A short overview of Islam.
Curated Video
The Richest Man in History? Facial Reconstructions & History.
Mansa Musa is a key figure in the glorious history of Africa and Mali. He amassed huge amounts of gold and wealth in his lifetime, but was famously generous with it. So what were his main achievements? What is he known for? What did he...
Curated Video
Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to at least 1,300 amid scorching heat
More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures, Saudi authorities announced Sunday. (Scripps News)