The Temple of Athena or Temple of Ceres (c. 500 BC) is a Greek temple found at Paestum, built near the so-called Basilica which is much larger than it. It has a high pediment and a Doric frieze, made up of large blocks of limestone. The...

The Basilica Julia was a structure that once stood in the Roman Forum. It was a large, ornate, public building used for meetings and other official business during the early Roman Empire. Its ruins have been excavated. What is left from...

This video explores how she embodied both male and female attributes, wearing traditional men's clothing and even a false beard to symbolize her power. Despite being a woman, Hatshepsut was a fierce leader, engaging in military campaigns...

How did Buddhism come into China? How did the texts survive for so long throughout the centuries? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 2

This video explores the most important gods that were worshipped by the Vikings and Norse people, including Odin, Frey and Thor as well as Freyja, Frigg and Loki

YHWH...the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, and you shall have no other gods before him. But did some ancient Israelites worship another god, Asherah? Archaeological evidence suggests that some Israelites may have believed YHWH...

This live-action video program is about the word Pharaoh. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Pharaoh through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

Satanism is a widely misunderstood tradition. Misconceptions about it are influenced, in part, by a moral panic that swept through the US in the 1980s and 1990s. But what really is Satanism?

Göbekli Tepe is a massive monolithic complex in southeastern Turkey. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the site is the oldest temple known to humanity. But what do we know about it? And why do archaeologists think it is a religious...

We’re hanging out with our founding fathers on this episode of Travel Thru History as we visit the very place where revolutionaries, decried “Liberty will reign in America!” Today Philadelphia is a booming city that is as alive with new...

Welcome to Siem Reap, the Cambodian Center of Culture! Join us on this journey as we delve into the glittering temples, vibrant street food, and bustling markets that make Siem Reap a must-visit destination.

The Bayon is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of...

Grand Central is the great entrance way into New York City, but it's so much cooler than that. It's a Temple to commerce and connection... and a beautiful one.

In this episode we examine the topic: Buddhism and Shinto Explained: A Complicated History

What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5

This video provides a brief overview of the history of Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion. It discusses the covenant between God and Abraham, the Jewish Bible, the influence of Canaanite polytheism, the Babylonian exile...

There are more than 7,000 languages. Every fortnight one of these will disappear forever. The Economist's language expert Lane Greene explains why.

Mexican archaeologists have excavated more sections of the Aztec “tower of skulls” in the heart of Mexico City, according to the National Institute of Anthropology and History. <br/>

In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this fascinating destination, exploring its rich history, cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. The city encompasses the belief of yin and yang by...

This live-action video program is about the word Acropolis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Acropolis through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

The four Yogis is a story by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities and it was likely to have been one of the mythical great cities, or Tollans, referred to in later Mesoamerican literature. The city may have had the most diverse population in the Maya...

A Maya warrior describes the city of Chichen Itza and some of its buildings.

This short video explains some of the building techniques and the tools the Ancient Maya used