Historically, the union between Shiva and Parvati was a glorious one: a sacred combination which brought fertility and connection to all living things. Yet a rift had grown between these two forces. Setting out to prove the importance of...

This week, we're headed back to India to learn about the all night dance shows that culminate in killing a Demon (metaphorically): Kathakali! This form arose in the Kerala region of India, and tells traditional Indian stories, but with...

Many people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...

Howcast - Learn about the spiritual and religious use of marijuana by various cultures in this Howcast video.

The sacred cave temples. These subterranean sanctuaries, hewn from solid rock, served as places of worship, meditation, and monastic life for centuries. This video will explore the depths of these remarkable spaces, their unique...

Tamil Nadu, located in southern India, was largely spared from Mughal conquests, allowing uninterrupted Hindu religious practices and the preservation of its temples. The UNESCO World Heritage Brihadishwara Temple in Tanjavur, built by...

Whether it’s Marvel’s Thor, Disney’s Moana, or those Titans that clashed in that movie, pantheons of mythic heroes are everywhere in popular culture. But those Hollywood films barely even begin to scratch the surface of the wild stories...

Kovid Mittall, an enthusiastic mountaineer, is embarking on another climbing expedition in the Himalayas at an elevation above 23,000. As he begins his journey, Mittall highlights three possible outcomes: success, failure, or a...

A short overview of Jainism. Please support the World History Playlist!

What does a Buddhist believe? What are the basic beliefs of Buddhists? An introductory lecture to the basics of Buddhism. Please consider support HHH this summer for more World History vids for the kiddies!

In this video, Akiko-sensei will show you the difference between よ and ね - and how to use them! When should you use "yo"? When should you use "ne"?

In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point わりに (wari ni) JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point. わりに (wari ni) meaning: considering; comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually~

In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point PlaceにVerbに行く JLPT Level N5 Grammar Point. PlaceにVerbに行く meaning: "~Going to do~"

In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you the usage of "たばかり”, JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point.

This video highlights the significance of Thaipusam, which is observed by Hindu communities worldwide. The video mentions that Thaipusam is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War, and takes place over three days during the full...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the Hindu religion.